Properties
Description
2,3,4,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-D-xylose is a fully acetylated five-carbon sugar, soluble in organic solvents and used as a chiral synthon in organic synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C13H18O9
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,3,4,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-D-xylose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
410.2 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
2,3,4,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-D-xylose can serve as a starting material for the synthesis of xylose-containing glycoconjugates and polymers with potential prebiotic applications.
