Description

Hexitol, 1,5-Anhydro-4-Deoxy-, Triacetate is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, specifically a triacetylated anhydrohexitol. This compound serves as a valuable protected intermediate and chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with high stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific sugar-based scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected starting material for producing specialty surfactants, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymer precursors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes to complex carbohydrates and their derivatives.
• Glycochemistry: Utilized as a building block for constructing modified sugar units and oligosaccharide mimetics in glycobiology research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexitol, 1,5-Anhydro-4-Deoxy-, Triacetate
CAS No.	842-69-3
Molecular Formula	C12H18O7
Molecular Weight	274.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Anhydro-4-deoxyhexitol triacetate; 1,5-Anhydro-4-deoxy-D-glucitol triacetate; 4-Deoxy-1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol triacetate; Tri-O-acetyl-1,5-anhydro-4-deoxy-D-glucitol; 1,5-Anhydro-4-deoxygalactitol triacetate (stereoisomer); D-Glucitol, 1,5-anhydro-4-deoxy-, triacetate; Hexitol triacetate derivative; Protected anhydrohexitol ester
EINECS	212-660-1

Quality Control

Our Hexitol, 1,5-Anhydro-4-Deoxy-, Triacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data and spectral references are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis of the acetate groups.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Chiral Purity	≥ 98.0% ee (by Chiral HPLC)
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.