Methyl 4-deoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-threonate

CAS: 78086-72-3

Ref. 3D-MM63236

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 4-deoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-threonate
• Synonyms: 4-Deoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid methyl esterMethyl (2R,3S)-2,3-O-isopropylidene-2,3-dihydroxybutyrateMethyl (4R,5S)-2 ,2,5-trimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 4-deoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-threonate is a fluorinated sugar that can be synthesized with high purity. It has been used for the synthesis of glycosyls and polysaccharides or for the modification of natural sugars. This compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates such as oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. Click chemistry has also been used as a modification to this compound. Methyl 4-deoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-threonate is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and methanol but not in ethanol. It has a melting point of 155°C and a CAS number of 78086-72-3.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₄O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%