Ethyl 3-O-(2-naphthyl)methyl-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranoside

Product Details

• CAS Number: 352008-08-3
• Catalog Number: A23-1041
• Molecular Formula: C18H22O5S
• Molecular Weight: 350.43 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

Ethyl 3-O-(2-naphthyl)methyl-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranoside is a selectively protected thioglycoside used in carbohydrate chemistry as a versatile intermediate and glycosyl donor precursor. The 3-O-(2-naphthyl)methyl group functions as a hydrophobic and selectively removable protecting group, enabling controlled transformations during multi-step synthesis.

The thioglycoside functionality at the anomeric position provides stability and efficient activation under suitable conditions, making this compound useful for glycosylation reactions and oligosaccharide assembly. Its structural features support the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates and biologically relevant carbohydrate-based molecules.

This compound is widely used in glycosylation reactions, oligosaccharide synthesis, and medicinal chemistry research.

Applications

• Intermediate in glycosylation reactions
• Building block for oligosaccharide synthesis
• Precursor for glycoconjugate preparation
• Used in pharmaceutical and chemical research