Description

L-Gulonic Acid, 2,6-Anhydro-, Methyl Ester, Triacetate is a high-purity, protected sugar derivative used as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile, functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral drugs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Versatile building block for constructing complex carbohydrates and glycomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Glycochemistry: Used in the preparation of glycosyl donors and acceptors for oligosaccharide assembly.
• Process Development: Serves as a starting material for scaling up the production of high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic Research: Employed in methodological studies for new synthetic transformations involving sugar chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Gulonic Acid, 2,6-Anhydro-, Methyl Ester, Triacetate
CAS No.	64723-03-1
Molecular Formula	C14H20O9
Molecular Weight	332.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,6-Anhydro-L-gulonate Triacetate; 2,6-Anhydro-L-gulonic Acid Methyl Ester Triacetate; 1,2,3-Tri-O-acetyl-5-O-methyl-2,6-anhydro-L-gulonic acid γ-lactone; L-Gulono-1,4-lactone, 2,6-anhydro-, methyl ester, triacetate; (3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(Acetoxymethyl)-4,5-diacetoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Gulonic Acid, 2,6-Anhydro-, Methyl Ester, Triacetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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