5-O-TBDPS-1,2-di-O-isopropy lidene-3-keto-alpha-D-xylofuranoside

This compound is a protected keto-sugar derivative of D-xylofuranose, specifically the 5-O-TBDPS ether of 1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranos-3-ulose. It serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry for constructing complex glycomimetics and nucleoside analogues, with applications in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research.