Compound Q&A
What is 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-alpha-D-glucofuranose (CAS: 18549-40-1)?
Answer
1,2-O-Isopropylidene-alpha-D-glucofuranose is a protected form of glucose, specifically a glycoside where the hydroxyl groups at positions 1 and 2 of the alpha-D-glucofuranose ring are linked by an isopropylidene bridge. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis and biochemical research due to its stability and utility in protecting sugars from unwanted reactions. Its chemical formula is C9H16O6.
About
CAS No
18549-40-1
English Name
1,2-O-Isopropylidene-alpha-D-glucofuranose
Molecular Formula
C9H16O6
Molecular Weight
220.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(OC2C(C(OC2O1)C(CO)O)O)C
InChIKey
BGGCXQKYCBBHAH-OZRXBMAMSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
