CAS 95049-01-7: D-erythro-Pentitol,1,4-anhydro-5-O-[bis(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl]-2-deoxy-

1,2-Dideoxy-5-O-DMT-D-ribose is a methylation inhibitor that inhibits the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to a substrate. This modification can be found in many biological systems, including DNA and RNA. It is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds such as oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. 1,2-Dideoxy-5-O-DMT-D-ribose has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is believed to work by binding to glycosidic bonds in bacterial cell walls, preventing the formation of new bonds and therefore inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis. 1,2 - Dideoxy - 5 - O - DMT - D - ribose can be used for fluorination reactions with various types of compounds, including sugars and other complex carbohydrates.