Description

Methyl 2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-β-L-Arabinofuranoside is a high-purity fluorinated carbohydrate derivative, specifically a methyl glycoside of a 2-deoxy-2-fluoro arabinofuranose. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and novel therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and antiviral drugs.
• Antiviral Drug Research: Used in the development of potential therapeutic agents targeting viral polymerases.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Acts as a stable, fluorinated building block for constructing complex carbohydrate molecules and probes.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to investigate the role of fluorine in bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for creating labeled or modified sugars to study biological recognition and metabolic pathways.
• Process Chemistry Development: Serves as a starting material for scaling up the production of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-β-L-Arabinofuranoside
CAS No.	913370-23-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11FO4
Molecular Weight	166.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-β-L-arabinofuranoside; 2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-β-L-arabinofuranoside methyl ether; Methyl 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-β-L-arabinofuranoside; β-L-Arabinofuranoside, methyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-; 913370-23-7; Methyl 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-β-L-arabinofuranoside; 2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-methyl-β-L-arabinofuranoside
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-β-L-Arabinofuranoside is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and chiral analysis to ensure stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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