Description

3,4-o-Isopropylidene-D-Arabinopyranose is a high-purity, protected sugar derivative widely used as a critical chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a chemically defined scaffold for the stereoselective construction of complex molecules, particularly nucleosides and carbohydrates. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor drug candidates.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a protected starting material for the preparation of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of chiral active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in creating labeled probes or components for biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-o-Isopropylidene-D-Arabinopyranose
CAS No.	84035-77-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O5
Molecular Weight	190.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-arabinofuranose; 3,4-O-Isopropylidene-D-arabinose; D-Arabinose 3,4-O-isopropylidene acetal; 3,4-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-D-arabinopyranose; Isopropylidene-D-arabinose; 84035-77-8; Arabinopyranose, 3,4-O-isopropylidene-D-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-o-Isopropylidene-D-Arabinopyranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with 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 (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.