CAS: 27552-10-9

3-O-Methyl-D-mannopyranose is a glycosidic compound with immunostimulating properties. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of 3,6-anhydro-N-acetylneuraminic acid and other related carbohydrates. The hydrolysis of this molecule yields silver trifluoromethanesulfonate, chloride, and low molecular weight material. 3-O-Methyl-D-mannopyranose can be used as a reagent for the preparation of high molecular weight material by ion exchange chromatography or by dehydrative coupling.

2-C-Methyl-D-mannopyranose is a low molecular weight sugar that is found in the cell walls of bacteria and some plants. It has been shown to have an immunostimulating effect when administered to mice with murine sarcoma. 2-C-Methyl-D-mannopyranose has also been shown to be cytotoxic against murine leukemia cells. This compound has a glycosidic structure and can be hydrolyzed by acid or alkali to form mannose. 2-C-Methyl-D-mannopyranose can be synthesized using ion exchange chromatography, which separates compounds according to their molecular weight. The molecular weights of this compound range from low to high, with a monomeric unit of 160 Da. The nmr spectra of this compound show peaks at 1.5 ppm corresponding to the C=O stretching vibration and at 7 ppm corresponding to the C=N stretching