Compound Q&A
How is 2,6-Anhydro-5-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enitol (CAS: 21193-75-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,6-Anhydro-5-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enitol is typically synthesized via a tandem epimerization and dehydration of 2-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enonic acid using a catalytic amount of sodium hydroxide. The reaction yields are around 90% and the process is highly selective, making it a viable method for the preparation of this compound.
About
CAS No
21193-75-9
English Name
2,6-Anhydro-5-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enitol
Molecular Formula
C6H10O4
Molecular Weight
146.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1=COC(C(C1O)O)CO
InChIKey
YVECGMZCTULTIS-HSUXUTPPSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 13:51
