Ethyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-3-O-methyl-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranoside

Product Details

• CAS Number: 226064-78-4
• Catalog Number: A23-1033
• Molecular Formula: C16H22O5S
• Molecular Weight: 326.41 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

Ethyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-3-O-methyl-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranoside is a selectively protected thioglycoside used in advanced carbohydrate synthesis. The benzylidene protecting group at the 4,6-positions enables regioselective transformations, allowing precise functionalization of the remaining hydroxyl groups.

The thioglycoside functionality at the anomeric position provides stability and controlled activation, making this compound an efficient glycosyl donor in oligosaccharide synthesis. The 3-O-methyl substitution enhances structural specificity, supporting the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates and biologically relevant molecules.

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

Applications

• Glycosyl donor in carbohydrate synthesis
• Intermediate for regioselective protection strategies
• Building block for oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates
• Used in pharmaceutical and chemical research