3,4-Di-O-acetyl-D-fucal

3,4-Di-O-acetyl-D-fucal

3,4-Di-O-acetyl-D-fucal (CAS No: 75829-69-5) is a diacetylated sugar derivative used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate and glycoconjugate chemistry.

Chemical Identity and Structure

Molecular Formula: C10H14O5

Molecular Weight: 214.22 g/mol

Other Names: 3,4-Di-O-acetyl-D-fucal; 3,4-Diacetyl-D-fucal; 2,6-Anhydro-1,5-dideoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enitol diacetate

CAS No: 75829-69-5

Appearance: White crystalline solid (based on analogs and related fucal derivatives)

Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane (DCM), dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ethyl acetate, methanol

Functional and Application Properties

Synthetic Intermediate: It acts as a crucial building block in the synthesis of deoxy sugars and glycoconjugates with applications in pharmaceuticals and glycobiology.

Glycosylation Reactions: Used for the preparation of biologically relevant sugar derivatives and analogs.

Research Use: Integral in the study of carbohydrate interactions and development of sugar-based therapeutics.

Stability and Storage

Recommended storage under dry, cool conditions (0 to -20°C).

Stable under normal laboratory handling and recommended storage conditions.

3,4-Di-O-acetyl-D-fucal serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced carbohydrate synthesis, notably for compounds relevant in medicinal chemistry and glycoscience research.a2bchem+1