Ethyl 2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-3-O-methyl-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranoside

Product Details

• CAS Number: 202647-26-5
• Catalog Number: A23-1031
• Molecular Formula: C15H22O8S
• Molecular Weight: 362.39 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98% (typical, customizable on request)

Description

Ethyl 2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-3-O-methyl-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranoside is a protected thioglycoside widely used as a versatile intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry and glycosylation reactions. The presence of acetyl protecting groups at positions 2, 4, and 6 provides stability and enables controlled deprotection during multi-step synthesis.

The thioglycoside functionality at the anomeric position offers enhanced reactivity and selectivity, making this compound highly suitable as a glycosyl donor in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. The 3-O-methyl substitution further contributes to structural modification and functional diversity in carbohydrate-based research.

This compound is commonly used in oligosaccharide synthesis, glycoside preparation, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology applications.

Applications

• Glycosyl donor in glycosylation reactions
• Intermediate in oligosaccharide synthesis
• Building block for glycoconjugates
• Used in pharmaceutical and chemical research