4Omethylglucuronic
4-O-methylglucuronic acid, also referred to as 4-O-methyl-D-glucuronic acid, is a derivative of D-glucuronic acid in which the hydroxyl group at the 4-position is converted to a methoxy ether. It is an O-methyl ether of a uronic sugar and is primarily of interest in carbohydrate chemistry as a protected or modified glucuronic unit.
Chemically, it retains the carboxyl group characteristic of glucuronic acid and forms furanose or pyranose rings
Natural occurrence is limited; 4-O-methylglucuronic acid is not widely reported as a common metabolite in plants
Applications include serving as a protected sugar unit in the construction of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugate mimics,
Safety and handling follow general carbohydrate chemistry guidelines. The compound should be handled with appropriate protective