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Glycolaldehyde dimethyl acetal is a chemical of interest in synthetic organic chemistry, mainly as a protected form of glycolaldehyde, which is a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is employed in the preparation of diverse heterocyclic compounds, as it can undergo selective reactions to form targeted chemical structures. In carbohydrate chemistry, researchers use it to extend sugar chains through glycosylation reactions, which are for the synthesis of natural products and understanding the structure of oligosaccharides. The compound is also useful in the study of reaction mechanisms, providing insight into acetal formation and hydrolysis under various conditions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Glycolaldehyde dimethyl acetal, 1 g | sc-269221 | 1 g | $56.00 |