1,2,3,5-Tetraacetyl-beta-D-ribofuranose (CAS No: 13035-61-5) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Ribavirin and Azacytidine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: beta-D-Ribofuranose, tetraacetate, Tetraacetylribofuranose
CAS No: 13035-61-5
PubChem CID: 83064
Mol Formula: C13H18O9
Mol Weight: 318.28 g/mol
Used in APIs: Ribavirin and Azacytidine
IUPAC Name: [(2R,3R,4R,5S)-3,4,5-triacetyloxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl acetate
API Intermediate Description: 1,2,3,5-Tetraacetyl-β-D-ribofuranose is an acetyl-protected derivative of β-D-ribofuranose in which the hydroxyl groups at positions 1, 2, 3, and 5 are esterified with acetate groups. It is widely used as an intermediate in nucleoside and nucleotide synthesis, allowing selective chemical modifications. The acetyl groups enhance stability and control reactivity during synthetic transformations.
