Description

3,6-Anhydro-β-D-Glucofuranose is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key anhydro sugar intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique furanose ring structure, which serves as a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry and carbohydrate research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science sectors for the development of novel glycosides, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and antiviral/anticancer drug candidates.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Serves as a fundamental building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral ligands, catalysts, and specialty chemicals requiring a rigid sugar scaffold.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed as a standard or probe in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis related to sugar metabolism.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for developing biodegradable polymers or functional hydrogels with specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Anhydro-β-D-Glucofuranose
CAS No.	87638-79-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8O5
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Anhydro-β-D-glucofuranose; 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-glucofuranose; 3,6-Anhydro-D-glucofuranose; β-D-Glucofuranose, 3,6-anhydro-; 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-3,6-anhydro-α-D-glucofuranose (common precursor); 3,6-Anhydro-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-glucofuranose; Anhydro sugar derivative; D-Glucofuranose, 3,6-anhydro-
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Quality Control

We supply 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-Glucofuranose in high-purity grades suitable for research and synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.