Properties
Description
5-Aldo-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose is a protected xylose derivative with an aldehyde at C5, soluble in organic solvents and a useful intermediate for chain elongation reactions in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C8H12O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
5-Aldo-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
5-Aldo-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose is a protected aldehyde sugar used as a chiral building block.