Properties
Description
1,2:3,5-Di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-apiose is a protected branched-chain sugar, soluble in organic solvents and a chiral building block for synthesizing complex carbohydrates.
Molecular Formula
C11H18O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1,2:3,5-Di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-apiose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
1,2:3,5-Di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-apiose is a protected branched-chain sugar used as a chiral synthon.