Description

β-D-Mannopyranose is a fundamental monosaccharide sugar, specifically the pyranose form of D-mannose. This high-purity carbohydrate building block is essential for research and industrial synthesis where precise stereochemistry and purity are critical. It serves as a key starting material and intermediate for pharmaceutical development, biochemical research, and the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of antiviral drugs, glycomimetics, and other therapeutic agents where the mannose moiety is required.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard, substrate, or precursor in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and glycobiology research.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A crucial building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids.
• Cell Culture Media: Used as a component in specialized cell culture formulations and microbiological media.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a readily available chiral template for the asymmetric synthesis of complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the development of diagnostic kits and assays that target carbohydrate-binding proteins or specific metabolic functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-D-Mannopyranose
CAS No.	7322-31-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Mannopyranose; β-D-Mannose; Mannose (β-D-form); Carubinose; Seminose; β-D-Mannopyranoside; (2R,3S,4S,5S)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
EINECS	230-773-5

Quality Control

Our β-D-Mannopyranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling via HPLC and other chromatographic methods, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full compliance are provided with every shipment.

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 in a dry environment to prevent clumping and decomposition. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-14° to -16° (c=4 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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