Description

5-Aldo-1,2-o-Isopropylidene-B-D-Arabinofuranose is a high-purity, protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a key arabinofuranose synthon. This compound is essential for its role as a versatile chiral building block in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a protected sugar donor for the construction of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and other biologically active glycoconjugates.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Utilized as a source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the development of labeled sugars or inhibitors to study carbohydrate-processing enzymes and metabolic pathways.
• Process Development: Employed in scaling up routes to carbohydrate-based Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Aldo-1,2-o-Isopropylidene-B-D-Arabinofuranose
CAS No.	867266-31-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O5
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Aldehyde-1,2-O-isopropylidene-β-D-arabinofuranose; 5-Oxo-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-arabinofuranose; 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-5-oxo-α-D-arabinofuranose; 5-Aldo-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-arabinofuranose; 5-Aldehyde-1,2-O-(1-methylethylidene)-β-D-arabinofuranose; Protected D-Arabinose aldehyde; Arabinofuranose aldehyde derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Aldo-1,2-o-Isopropylidene-B-D-Arabinofuranose is manufactured and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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