Properties
Description
Benzyl-β-L-arabinopyranoside is a benzyl glycoside of β-L-arabinose, soluble in polar organic solvents and a useful intermediate in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C12H16O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Benzyl-β-L-arabinopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Benzyl-β-L-arabinopyranoside can serve as a protected L-arabinose derivative for the synthesis of L-arabinose-containing glycans with a benzyl aglycon.