Properties
Description
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-2-hydroxy-D-glucal is a peracetylated unsaturated glucose derivative with a hydroxyl group at C2, soluble in organic solvents and a versatile intermediate in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C14H18O9
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-2-hydroxy-D-glucal is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
375.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-2-hydroxy-D-glucal, a glycal derivative, is a useful chiral synthon for the stereoselective introduction of substituents at C-2.
