Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (4xi)-1,4-Anhydro-6-O-dodecanoyl-D-xylo-hexitol (CAS: 1338-39-2)?
Answer
This compound is primarily utilized as a pharmaceutical intermediate in drug synthesis, particularly for developing glycosylated therapeutics. It also serves in research for studying carbohydrate chemistry and as a component in specialty coatings or polymers. Additionally, its structural properties make it applicable in food science for stabilizing formulations or as a precursor in bio-based material development.
About
CAS No
1338-39-2
English Name
(4xi)-1,4-Anhydro-6-O-dodecanoyl-D-xylo-hexitol
Molecular Formula
C18H34O6
Molecular Weight
346.46 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(C1C(C(CO1)O)O)O
InChIKey
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-URHIDPGUSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
