Description

3-C-Hydroxymethylpentose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative with a hydroxymethyl group at the C-3 position, offering unique chemical functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science sectors for developing novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly nucleoside analogs and carbohydrate-based drugs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex natural products, specialty sugars, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway investigations, and as a substrate or inhibitor in glycoscience research.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for developing functional polymers, biodegradable materials, or specialty surfactants with tailored properties.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Employed in the synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and probes for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Process Development: Used in scale-up and optimization studies for the industrial production of carbohydrate-derived compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-C-Hydroxymethylpentose
CAS No.	99247-35-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)pentose; 3-Hydroxymethylpentose; 3-C-Hydroxymethyl aldopentose; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)aldopentose; Pentose, 3-C-(hydroxymethyl)-; 99247-35-5; 3-C-HMP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-C-Hydroxymethylpentose is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, and specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for advanced synthetic work.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area%)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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