Ethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-thiomannopyranoside (CAS 79389-52-9)

Ethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-thiomannopyranoside is a valuable chemical compound extensively employed in carbohydrate chemistry and enzymology research. Its structure, featuring thioether substitution at the anomeric carbon and acetyl groups at the hydroxyl positions, renders it highly useful as a glycosyl donor and acceptor in synthetic glycosylation reactions. The thiomannoside moiety provides enhanced stability and reactivity compared to its oxygen analogs, making it particularly suitable for challenging glycosylation reactions. Researchers utilize this compound to investigate enzymatic glycosylation processes and enzyme specificity, providing insights into the mechanisms underlying carbohydrate biosynthesis and processing. Moreover, ethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-thiomannopyranoside serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for various applications, including the development of carbohydrate-based materials, glycomimetics, and glycan microarrays. Its versatility and utility in carbohydrate chemistry make it an indispensable tool for researchers seeking to explore the complex world of glycoscience and to develop novel carbohydrate-based compounds with potential applications in diverse research areas, such as biotechnology, materials science, and chemical biology.