Properties
Description
Benzyl α-L-rhamnopyranoside is a benzyl glycoside of α-L-rhamnose, soluble in polar organic solvents and a useful intermediate in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C13H18O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Benzyl α-L-rhamnopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Benzyl α-L-rhamnopyranoside can serve as a protected L-rhamnose derivative for the synthesis of L-rhamnose-containing glycans with a benzyl aglycon.