Description

Deoxyfuconojirimycin Hydrochloride is a potent and selective glycosidase inhibitor derived from the iminosugar class of compounds. This high-purity biochemical is critical for research and development in metabolic and infectious disease pathways, particularly those involving glycoprotein processing. It is an essential tool for pharmaceutical researchers, medicinal chemists, and biologists working in drug discovery and biochemical mechanism studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Discovery: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of antiviral and anticancer therapeutics.
• Glycobiology Studies: Used as a selective inhibitor to study enzyme mechanisms and pathways involving α-glucosidases and α-mannosidases.
• Antiviral Agent Development: Investigated for activity against viruses such as HIV, hepatitis, and influenza by interfering with viral glycoprotein maturation.
• Metabolic Disorder Research: Applied in studies related to diabetes, lysosomal storage diseases, and other conditions involving carbohydrate metabolism.
• Biochemical Assay Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibrant and control in enzymatic and cell-based assays.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A fundamental reagent for universities and research institutes exploring glycosidase function and inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Deoxyfuconojirimycin Hydrochloride
CAS No.	99212-30-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO4
Molecular Weight	211.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-fuconitol hydrochloride; DFJ HCl; (3R,4R,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxypiperidine hydrochloride; 1-Deoxyfuconojirimycin hydrochloride; Fuconojirimycin derivative hydrochloride; D-Fuconojirimycin analog hydrochloride; Iminosugar inhibitor hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Deoxyfuconojirimycin Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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