Properties
Description
Methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-xylopyranoside is a peracetylated methyl xyloside, soluble in organic solvents and used as a standard or intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry.
Molecular Formula
C12H18O8
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-xylopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-xylopyranoside is a protected methyl xyloside used as an intermediate in synthesizing xylose-containing glycans.