(3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-Tris-trimethylsilanyloxy-6-trimethylsilanyloxymethyl-tetrahydro-pyran-2-on

It can also be used in research settings for developing analytical methods or as a reference standard. (3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-Tris-trimethylsilanyloxy-6-trimethylsilanyloxymethyl-tetrahydro-pyran-2-on is used mainly as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, most notably the SGLT2 inhibitors Canagliflozin and Dapagliflozin, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes.

CAS No 32384-65-9
Molecular Formula C18H42O6Si4
Molecular Weight 466.9 g/mol
Synonyms (3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-tris(trimethylsilyloxy)-6-(trimethylsilyloxymethyl)oxan-2-one