1,6-Anhydro-β-D-mannopyranose (CAS 14168-65-1)

1,6-Anhydro-β-D-mannopyranose, known as levoglucosan, is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of anhydro sugars. This compound is characterized by its unique structural feature, which includes the formation of an anhydro bridge between the 1st and 6th carbon atoms of the mannopyranose molecule. This bridging results in a cyclic ether that is a key intermediate in various chemical synthesis processes and research applications, particularly in the study of carbohydrate chemistry and pyrolysis reactions. The formation of 1,6-Anhydro-β-D-mannopyranose is of significant interest in the investigation of biomass combustion and pyrolysis, serving as a marker for these processes due to its formation from the thermal degradation of cellulose and other polysaccharides. In research applications, it is often utilized as a starting material for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates, exploiting its reactive sites for glycosylation reactions that are in the assembly of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides with specific and controlled structures. Moreover, the study of 1,6-Anhydro-β-D-mannopyranose contributes to the understanding of the chemical behavior of sugars under thermal stress and their transformation pathways, which is essential for developing biofuels and understanding the chemistry underlying biomass conversion technologies. Its role in synthetic chemistry extends to the exploration of novel methodologies for the selective functionalization of carbohydrates, aiming at the development of new materials, bioactive compounds, and analytical tools based on sugar derivatives.