2,3-Di-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose is a glycoside derivative of D-glucose, characterized by the presence of two benzyl groups attached to the 2 and 3 positions of the glucopyranose ring. This compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid, exhibiting solubility in organic solvents such as methanol and dichloromethane, while being less soluble in water due to its hydrophobic benzyl substituents. The presence of the benzyl groups enhances its lipophilicity, making it useful in various organic synthesis applications, particularly in the field of carbohydrate chemistry. It can serve as a protecting group for hydroxyl functionalities during chemical reactions. The compound's structure allows for potential applications in medicinal chemistry and as a building block for more complex carbohydrate derivatives. Additionally, its stability under standard laboratory conditions makes it a suitable candidate for further chemical modifications. As with many glycosides, it may exhibit specific reactivity patterns, including susceptibility to hydrolysis under acidic or enzymatic conditions.

2,3-DI-O-BENZYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE

18933-71-6: 2,3-Di-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose is a glycoside derivative of D-glucose, characterized by the presence of two benzyl groups attached to the 2 and 3 positions of the glucopyranose ring. This compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid, exhibiting solubility in organic solvents such as methanol and dichloromethane, while being less soluble in water due to its hydrophobic benzyl substituents. The presence of the benzyl groups enhances its lipophilicity, making it useful in various organic synthesis applications, particularly in the field of carbohydrate chemistry. It can serve as a protecting group for hydroxyl functionalities during chemical reactions. The compound's structure allows for potential applications in medicinal chemistry and as a building block for more complex carbohydrate derivatives. Additionally, its stability under standard laboratory conditions makes it a suitable candidate for further chemical modifications. As with many glycosides, it may exhibit specific reactivity patterns, including susceptibility to hydrolysis under acidic or enzymatic conditions.

2,3-Di-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose

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CAS 18933-71-6

2,3-DI-O-BENZYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE

2,3-Di-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose

Ref: 7W-GC9825

2,3-Di-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose

Ref: 3D-MD06770