D-Glucose diethyl mercaptal

D-Glucose diethyl mercaptal

Product Information

• CAS Number: 1941-52-2
• Catalog Number: A23-1070
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O₅S₂
• Molecular Weight: ~286.41 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

D-Glucose diethyl mercaptal is a thioglycoside derivative formed by the reaction of D-glucose with ethanethiol. It serves as a stable protected form of glucose, where the aldehyde functionality is masked as a mercaptal.

This compound is widely used as an intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry, particularly for protecting the anomeric center during multi-step synthesis. The diethyl mercaptal group can be selectively removed under controlled conditions to regenerate the free sugar or enable further functionalization.

Applications

• Protecting group strategy in carbohydrate synthesis
• Intermediate for oligosaccharide preparation
• Glycoside and glycoconjugate synthesis
• Organic synthesis involving sugar derivatives

Key Features

• Stable protection of the anomeric carbon
• Easy deprotection under mild conditions
• Suitable for multi-step synthetic routes
• High purity for research applications

Storage

• Store at 2–8°C
• Keep in a tightly closed container
• Protect from moisture and light