3,4,6-Tri-O-methyl-D-glucal

3,4,6-Tri-O-methyl-D-glucal

3,4,6-Tri-O-methyl-D-glucal, with the CAS number 16740-98-0, is a chemical compound widely used in various scientific applications. It is characterized by the following properties:

Chemical Identifiers:

• CAS Number: 16740-98-0

• MDL Number: MFCD22989010

• Molecular Formula: C9H16O4

• Molecular Weight: 188.22 g/mol

• InChI Key: PZJPNKKRMNFDQJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N

• Synonyms:

  • Tri-O-methyl-D-glucal

  • 3,4,6-Tri-O-methyl-D-glucal

  • 2R,3S,4R-3,4-dimethoxy-2-methoxymethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran

Physical Properties:

• Boiling Point: 48-52 °C (at 0.01 Torr)

• Percent Purity: 97%

IUPAC Name:
(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dimethoxy-2-(methoxymethyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran

This compound is primarily utilized in carbohydrate chemistry and as a building block for synthesizing various glycosides and other derivatives. Its structure includes three methoxy groups attached to a glucal framework, which enhances its reactivity in glycosylation reactions.