Properties
Description
2,4-O-benzylidene-D-glucitol is a protected sugar alcohol derivative of glucose, soluble in polar organic solvents and a chiral building block for synthesizing modified polyols.
Molecular Formula
C13H18O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,4-O-benzylidene-D-glucitol is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2,4-O-benzylidene-D-glucitol is a protected sugar alcohol used as a chiral scaffold.