Description

1,3-o-Benzylidene-D-Arabitol is a high-purity, protected sugar alcohol derivative, specifically a benzylidene acetal of D-arabitol. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science sectors for developing novel therapeutics, chiral ligands, and complex carbohydrate-based molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a protected starting material for the preparation of more complex sugars, inositols, and cyclitols.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral auxiliaries, ligands for asymmetric catalysis, and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Glycobiology & Glycoconjugate Studies: Useful in the research and development of glycoconjugates, glycolipids, and glycomimetics.
• Polymer Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing novel biodegradable or functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-o-Benzylidene-D-Arabitol
CAS No.	70831-50-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₅
Molecular Weight	240.25 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Arabitol, 1,3-O-benzylidene-; 1,3-O-Benzylidene-D-arabitol; (3aR,5R,6S,6aR)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyltetrahydrofuro[2,3-d][1,3]dioxol-5-ol; Benzylidene-D-arabitol; 1,3-O-(Phenylmethylene)-D-arabitol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-o-Benzylidene-D-Arabitol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.