3,4,6-Tri-O-acetyl-D-glucal is an acetate-protected cyclic enol-ether of D-glucose used as a biochemical reagent and a versatile building block in organic and carbohydrate synthesis. It is typically a crystalline solid and is stored away from moisture and heat.
| CAS Number | 2873-29-2 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or crystals |
| Melting Point | 51 – 58 °C |
| Purity | ≥ 97.5% to ≥ 98% (by GC analysis) |
| Optical Rotation | [α]D ≈ −13° to −16° (c = 2, ethanol) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in methanol, chloroform, and ethanol; insoluble in water |
| Packing |
Powder form: 25 Kg HEDP bag with 2 inner liners (5-layer protected packaging) |
| Synonyms |
1,5-Anhydro-2-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-1-enitol 3,4,6-Tri-O-acetyl Ether, 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-D-glucal |
| Uses |
Used as a synthetic precursor in organic and carbohydrate chemistry for the synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycosides. It finds applications in pharmaceutical research, including anticancer and antiviral drug development, as well as in materials science for biodegradable polymers and in food research for functional food development. |
