2,4-O-Benzylidene-L-xylose

CAS: 30608-02-7

Ref. 3D-MB06850

Product Information

• Name: 2,4-O-Benzylidene-L-xylose
• Synonyms: 2,4-O-(Phenylmethylene)-L-xylose, L-Xylose, 2,4-O-(phenylmethylene)-

Description

2,4-O-Benzylidene-L-xylose is a white crystalline powder with a melting point of about 125°C. It is an acetate salt that can be used in the synthesis of many natural products. It has been shown to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase and is used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. The reaction mechanism for this compound is not well understood, but it is believed to involve an acid catalyst and an organic solvent. The yield for this compound is low and it requires a long reaction time due to its high reactivity.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 238.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14O5/c13-6-9-11(15)10(7-14)17-12(16-9)8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-6,9-12,14-15H,7H2/t9-,10+,11+,12?/m1/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=MLCKHSIBLXIZKN-FEZOTEKNSA-N
• SMILES: O=C[C@H]1OC(c2ccccc2)O[C@@H](CO)[C@H]1O