(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(Ethylthio)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl benzoate

Product Details

• CAS Number: 2294936-68-6
• Catalog Number: A23-1037
• Molecular Formula: C16H24O6S
• Molecular Weight: 344.42 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(Ethylthio)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl benzoate is a stereochemically defined thioglycoside derivative used in advanced carbohydrate synthesis. The presence of a free hydroxyl group at the 5-position provides an accessible site for further functionalization, enabling flexible modification during multi-step synthesis.

The ethylthio group at the anomeric position offers stability and controlled activation, making this compound a useful intermediate and glycosyl donor precursor in oligosaccharide assembly. The methoxy and methoxymethyl substitutions contribute to structural diversity and tunable reactivity for constructing complex glycoconjugates.

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

Applications

• Intermediate in stereoselective carbohydrate synthesis
• Precursor for glycosylation reactions
• Building block for oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates
• Used in pharmaceutical and chemical research