Description

5-Thioglucal is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry. Its unique thio-sugar structure makes it a valuable building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors seeking to develop advanced glycosidase inhibitors or glycomimetic drugs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Glycomimetics Research: Serves as a building block for creating stable glycomimetics used in drug discovery and development.
• Biochemical Probe: Used in enzymatic studies to investigate the mechanisms of carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, sulfur-containing natural product analogs.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for universities and research institutions exploring carbohydrate chemistry and new therapeutic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Thioglucal
CAS No.	85446-67-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10O4S
Molecular Weight	178.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Thio-D-glucal; (2R,3S,4R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-3,4-diol; 5-Thio-D-glucal; 5-Thio-glucal; 1,5-Anhydro-2-deoxy-1-thio-D-arabino-hex-1-enitol; 5-Thio-D-glucal, 5-Thioglucal
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Quality Control

Our 5-Thioglucal is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and synthesis applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and handled under conditions that minimize exposure to light and atmospheric moisture to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.