Description

Benzyl β-D-Erythrofuranoside is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a protected glycosyl building block. This compound is of significant value in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the controlled construction of complex sugar molecules and nucleoside analogs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel therapeutics, diagnostic agents, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer drugs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor for the stereoselective synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a precursor for labeled sugar analogs used in metabolic pathway studies and imaging.
• Process Development: Employed in route scouting and optimization for the scalable production of carbohydrate-active active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic chemistry and catalysis focused on glycosylation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl β-D-Erythrofuranoside
CAS No.	82883-32-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O4
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl β-D-erythrofuranoside; Benzyl β-D-threofuranoside; 1-O-Benzyl-β-D-erythrofuranose; 1-O-Benzyl-β-D-threofuranose; (2R,3S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-(benzyloxy)oxolane; Benzyl 2,3-O-isopropylidene-β-D-erythrofuranoside (related protected form); Bn-β-D-Erythrofuranoside
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl β-D-Erythrofuranoside is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.