Sugars
3-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose
Quick view. We supply 3-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose as a protected or deoxygenated ribofuranose sugar building block for nucleoside and medicinal chemistry synthesis. CAS 3396-71-2. Catalog target purity: ≥98%.

Product profile
3-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose is classified as nucleoside or protected nucleoside intermediate (Formula C8H14O4; molecular weight 174.2).
3-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose can serve as a starting material, protected intermediate or analytical comparator in nucleoside and nucleotide route development.
For 3-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose, confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- α-D-erythro-Pentofuranose, 3-deoxy-1,2-O-(1-methylethylidene)-
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 3396-71-2
- Nucleoside or protected nucleoside intermediate
- Sugars
Physicochemical data
| Melting point | 267-269 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 247.8±20.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.138±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| pKa | 14.25±0.10(Predicted) |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
Additional application examples
- Typical work includes protection/deprotection studies, phosphorylation or phosphitylation route scouting and impurity identification.
- The material can support medicinal-chemistry analog preparation and process-development feasibility studies.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for 3-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-SUGA-0002 and CAS 3396-71-2, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
Product-family literature
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