Description

3-Deoxy-5,6-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-D-Ribo-Hexonic Acid is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and protected sugar intermediate of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of complex nucleoside analogues, antiviral agents, and other biologically active molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development laboratories engaged in advanced medicinal chemistry and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer drug candidates.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new therapeutic agents targeting viral polymerases.
• Process Chemistry Development: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the scalable synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex, modified sugars and glycomimetics for biochemical studies.
• Bioconjugate Development: Potential use in creating carbohydrate-protein conjugates for vaccine development and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Deoxy-5,6-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-D-Ribo-Hexonic Acid
CAS No.	805968-10-9
Molecular Formula	C9H14O6
Molecular Weight	218.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Deoxy-5,6-O-isopropylidene-D-ribo-hexonic acid; 3-Deoxy-5,6-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-ribo-hexonic acid; D-ribo-Hexonic acid, 3-deoxy-5,6-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Isopropylidene-protected 3-deoxy-D-ribo-hexonic acid; 3-Deoxy-5,6-O-isopropylidene-D-allonic acid (related isomer); Protected 3-deoxy hexonic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles for the manufacture of intermediates intended for pharmaceutical research and development.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when necessary to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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