Properties
Description
Benzyl β-D-ribopyranoside is a benzyl glycoside of β-D-ribose, soluble in polar organic solvents and a useful intermediate in synthesizing modified nucleosides.
Molecular Formula
C12H16O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Benzyl β-D-ribopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Benzyl β-D-ribopyranoside can be used as a protected ribose derivative for the synthesis of ribose-containing glycans.