Ethyl 1-thio-α-D-mannopyranoside

Ethyl 1-thio-α-D-mannopyranoside

Product Details

• CAS Number: 128946-17-8
• Catalog Number: A23-1048
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O5S
• Molecular Weight: 224.27 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

Ethyl 1-thio-α-D-mannopyranoside is a thioglycoside derivative widely used in carbohydrate chemistry as a versatile intermediate and glycosyl donor precursor. The sulfur atom at the anomeric position provides enhanced stability under neutral conditions while allowing controlled activation during glycosylation reactions.

The α-D-mannopyranoside configuration is particularly important in the synthesis of mannose-containing oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates, which play key roles in biological recognition and signaling processes. This compound is suitable for constructing structurally defined carbohydrate-based molecules in both academic and industrial research settings.

It is commonly used in glycosylation reactions, oligosaccharide synthesis, and medicinal chemistry research.

Applications

• Intermediate in glycosylation reactions
• Building block for mannose-containing oligosaccharides
• Precursor for glycoconjugate synthesis
• Used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research