Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-alpha-D-glucofuranose (CAS: 18549-40-1)?
Answer
1,2-O-Isopropylidene-alpha-D-glucofuranose is widely used in pharmaceuticals for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycosides. It also finds applications in the food industry as a sugar derivative and in research for studying carbohydrate chemistry and enzyme interactions. Its use in drug development and organic synthesis is well-documented.
About
CAS No
18549-40-1
English Name
1,2-O-Isopropylidene-alpha-D-glucofuranose
Molecular Formula
C9H16O6
Molecular Weight
220.22099999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(OC2C(C(OC2O1)C(CO)O)O)C
InChIKey
BGGCXQKYCBBHAH-OZRXBMAMSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
