Description

β-D-Glucopyranose, Pentakis(2,2-Dimethylpropanoate) is a fully protected glucose derivative where all five hydroxyl groups are esterified with pivalic acid (2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid). This compound is a crucial synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry, offering exceptional stability and solubility in organic solvents for complex multi-step syntheses. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of specialized glycosides, prodrugs, and chiral building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor in the synthesis of complex carbohydrate-based drugs, prodrugs, and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a key chiral precursor for developing novel, bioactive glycosylated pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing specialty surfactants, chiral ligands for catalysis, and advanced material precursors.
• Glycobiology Research: Essential tool compound for studying glycosylation mechanisms and enzymology, enabling the preparation of defined oligosaccharide structures.
• Process Chemistry: Valued for its robustness in multi-step synthetic routes under a wide range of reaction conditions due to its pivaloyl protecting groups.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	β-D-Glucopyranose, Pentakis(2,2-Dimethylpropanoate)
CAS No.	81058-26-6
Molecular Formula	C31H52O11
Molecular Weight	600.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Penta-O-pivaloyl-β-D-glucopyranose; β-D-Glucose pentapivalate; 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-pivaloyl-β-D-glucopyranose; Glucose pentakis(2,2-dimethylpropanoate); Pivaloyl-protected β-D-glucose; β-D-Glucopyranose penta-pivalate; 81058-26-6; β-D-Glucose penta(2,2-dimethylpropanoate)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-D-Glucopyranose, Pentakis(2,2-Dimethylpropanoate) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and optical rotation measurement to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for research or cGMP 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 (15-25°C). The product is stable under these conditions but should be kept away from strong oxidizing agents and moisture to maintain long-term integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical 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.