Description

3-o-Benzyl-β-D-Glucose is a protected monosaccharide derivative, specifically a benzyl ether of glucose, widely used as a crucial synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry. Its primary value lies in providing a stable, selectively protected hydroxyl group, enabling precise and complex glycosylation reactions essential for oligosaccharide and glycoconjugate synthesis. This high-purity building block is indispensable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors, particularly for developing novel therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of complex glycosides, nucleoside analogs, and glycomimetic drugs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Essential building block for constructing oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids in academic and industrial R&D.
• Carbohydrate-Based Probe Development: Used to create labeled sugars for studying biological recognition processes, enzyme mechanisms, and cell-surface interactions.
• Glycosylation Reagent Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for activated donors (e.g., glycosyl trichloroacetimidates, thioglycosides) used in stereoselective glycosylation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty surfactants, chiral ligands, and advanced materials with specific stereochemical requirements.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Benzyl-β-D-Glucose
CAS No.	97590-76-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₆
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Benzyl-β-D-glucopyranose; 3-O-Benzyl-β-D-glucose; 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-3-O-benzyl-β-D-glucopyranose (precursor derivative); 3-O-Benzyl-1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-glucofuranose (related protected form); β-D-Glucopyranose, 3-O-benzyl-; Benzyl 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

We supply 3-o-Benzyl-β-D-Glucose manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and chiral analysis to ensure stereochemical integrity. Our products meet high-purity standards suitable for research and cGMP manufacturing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere packaging to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-30° to -35° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.