Levoglucosenone
Ref:
FC-101
CAS number:
37112-31-5
Quantity Prices USD:
1g, $350
2g, $550
5g, $1,100
Synonyms:
(-)-Levoglucosenone;
(1S,5R)-6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one;
1,6-Anhydro-3,4-dideoxy-beta-D-glycero-hex-3-enopyranos-2-ulose
Description:
Levoglucosenone is a bicyclic alpha, beta-unsaturated ketone containing a protected aldehyde. The highly dehydrated sugar is derived from cellulose and comprises a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds and chiral therapeutic agents.
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