2-Benzyloxy-4-benzaldehyde β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid Methyl Ester 2,3,4-Triacetate (CAS 62346-08-1)

2-Benzyloxy-4-benzaldehyde β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid Methyl Ester 2,3,4-Triacetate is a chemically engineered compound primarily used in research related to synthetic organic chemistry and carbohydrate chemistry. This molecule incorporates a β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid core, which is a sugar acid derivative crucial for studying various biochemical synthesis processes, particularly those involving glucuronide linkages. The complex design includes a benzyloxy group and a benzaldehyde moiety attached to the aromatic ring, enhancing its electronic properties and thereby influencing its reactivity with nucleophiles and electrophiles. The triacetate groups at positions 2, 3, and 4 serve as protective groups, stabilizing the molecule by preventing premature hydrolysis or other degradation reactions, thus facilitating specific and controlled chemical modifications. This compound′s structure makes it a valuable tool for exploring the mechanisms of glycosylation and deglycosylation, as well as the stability of glucuronides under various chemical conditions. In research, it is particularly useful for probing the steric and electronic effects of substituents on the aromatic ring in glucuronic acid derivatives, providing insights into how such substitutions influence the biological processing and stability of glucuronides in synthetic and natural settings.