Description

Pentaric Acid, 3-Deoxy-, 1,4-Lactone (9Ci) is a specialized lactone derivative of a pentaric acid sugar. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), nucleoside analogs, and complex carbohydrate-based molecules. The product, with CAS number 91113-89-2, is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of modern chemical research and development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Building block for constructing complex, stereochemically defined molecules in medicinal chemistry and process development.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D to study modified sugar chemistry and develop new glycosylation methodologies.
• Bioconjugate Development: Potential linker or spacer molecule in the creation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or other targeted therapeutic agents.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Intermediate for synthesizing labeled or modified sugars used to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaric Acid, 3-Deoxy-, 1,4-Lactone (9Ci)
CAS No.	91113-89-2
Molecular Formula	C5H8O5
Molecular Weight	148.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Deoxypentaric acid 1,4-lactone; 3-Deoxy-DL-pentaric acid γ-lactone; 3-Deoxypentono-1,4-lactone; 3-Deoxy-DL-arabino-pentaric acid 1,4-lactone; 3-Deoxy-DL-ribo-pentaric acid 1,4-lactone; 3-Deoxy-DL-xylo-pentaric acid 1,4-lactone; 3-Deoxypentonic acid 1,4-lactone; (3RS)-3-Deoxypentaric acid 1,4-lactone
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Quality Control

Our Pentaric Acid, 3-Deoxy-, 1,4-Lactone (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP starting material requirements. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

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

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