CAS 117249-16-8

4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal

Description:

4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of rhamnose derivatives, which are sugar alcohols. It is characterized by the presence of a benzyl group attached to the 4-position of the rhamnal structure, which is a furanose form of L-rhamnose. This modification can influence its solubility, reactivity, and biological activity. The compound is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in organic solvents, reflecting its hydrophobic benzyl group. Its molecular structure suggests potential applications in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry, particularly in the development of glycosylated compounds or as a building block in synthetic organic chemistry. The presence of the rhamnal moiety may also impart specific biological properties, making it of interest in studies related to glycoscience and medicinal chemistry. As with many chemical substances, safety data and handling precautions should be observed, as the compound may exhibit varying degrees of toxicity or reactivity depending on the context of use.

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C13H16O3/c1-10-13(12(14)7-8-15-10)16-9-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-8,10,12-14H,9H2,1H3/t10-,12-,13-/m0/s1

SMILES: C[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](C=CO1)O)OCc1ccccc1

Synonyms:

• 4-O-Benzyl-6-deoxy-L-glucal
• 1,5-anhydro-4-O-benzyl-2,6-dideoxy-L-arabino-hex-1-enitol

L-arabino-Hex-1-enitol, 1,5-anhydro-2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(phenylmethyl)-

CAS: 117249-16-8

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O₃

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 220.2643

Ref: IN-DA000DZK

4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal

CAS: 117249-16-8

4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal

Molecular weight: 220.26g/mol

Ref: 54-BISY012

4-O-benzyl-L-rhamnal

CAS: 117249-16-8

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O₃

Molecular weight: 220.27

Ref: 7W-GX8766

4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal

CAS: 117249-16-8

4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal is a functionalized, asymmetric, glycosylating agent that is used in the synthesis of glycoconjugates. 4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal is synthesized by the reaction of benzaldehyde with an aldehyde group on the sugar molecule. The product is then reacted with an alcohol to form a glycosidic bond. This process can be repeated until the desired number of sugar molecules are added. It can also be used to synthesize disaccharides and polysaccharides by convergent or nucleophile reactivity. 4-O-Benzyl-L-rhamnal utilizes a chiral auxiliary to produce its product, which can be used for synthesis purposes or as a starting material for other reactions.

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 220.27 g/mol

Ref: 3D-MB07469