Are there alternatives to Methyl 2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-ribofuranoside (CAS: 72402-14-3) in synthesis?

There are alternative reagents like D-ribofuranose or other protected sugars that can be used as precursors in synthesis. Isomers such as 2-O-isopropylidene-D-ribofuranoside can also be considered, but they may not be directly interchangeable due to structural differences and specific reactivity. Careful selection is required based on the desired end-product and reaction conditions.