4,6-O-Ethylidene-alpha-D-glucopyranose (CAS No: 13224-99-2) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Teniposide. 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: Ethylidene glucose, alpha-D-Glucopyranose, 4,6-O-ethylidene-
CAS No: 13224-99-2
PubChem CID: 93075
Mol Formula: C8H14O6
Mol Weight: 206.19 g/mol
Used in API: Teniposide
IUPAC Name: (4aR,6S,7R,8R,8aS)-2-methyl-4,4a,6,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrano[3,2-d][1,3]dioxine-6,7,8-triol
API Intermediate Description: 4,6-O-Ethylidene-α-D-glucopyranose is a protected glucose derivative in which the 4- and 6-hydroxyl groups are linked by an ethylidene acetal. It is commonly used as an intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry to achieve regioselective reactions on the remaining hydroxyl groups. The compound plays an important role in the synthesis of glycosides and other complex sugar-based molecules.