Properties
Description
(-)-Tetra-O-benzoyl-2-hydroxy-D-glucal is a perbenzoylated unsaturated glucose derivative with a hydroxyl group at C2, soluble in organic solvents and a versatile intermediate for synthesizing modified carbohydrates.
Molecular Formula
C34H26O9
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
(-)-Tetra-O-benzoyl-2-hydroxy-D-glucal is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
(-)-Tetra-O-benzoyl-2-hydroxy-D-glucal can serve as a chiral glycal for stereoselective synthesis of complex carbohydrate structures.