Description

D-Arabinofuranose, Tetraacetate is a high-purity, fully acetylated derivative of the pentose sugar D-arabinose. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and protected intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis, offering precise stereochemical control. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries developing nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based drugs, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor agents.
• Chiral Building Block: Used in asymmetric synthesis to construct complex molecules with defined stereochemistry for drug discovery.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Serves as a protected sugar derivative for studying glycosylation reactions and synthesizing oligosaccharides.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain chiral pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific sugar motifs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in synthesizing components for diagnostic kits and biochemical probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Arabinofuranose, Tetraacetate
CAS No.	61826-42-4
Molecular Formula	C13H18O9
Molecular Weight	318.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-arabinofuranose; β-D-Arabinofuranose 1,2,3,5-tetraacetate; D-Arabinofuranose 1,2,3,5-tetraacetate; Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-arabinofuranose; 1,2,3,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-arabinose; 2,3,5-Tri-O-acetyl-β-D-arabinofuranosyl acetate; β-D-Arabinose tetraacetate
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Quality Control

Our D-Arabinofuranose, Tetraacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for stereochemical integrity, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	-30° to -35° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.