Description

Meso-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid is a high-purity, stereochemically defined dicarboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and resolving agent in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Used for the separation of racemic mixtures of amines, amino acids, and other chiral compounds.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis (e.g., hydrogenation, oxidation).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Building block for complex organic molecules in agrochemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for the synthesis of specialty polyesters and polyamides with potential for unique material properties.
• Academic & R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development in stereochemistry and synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid
CAS No.	1225-13-4
Molecular Formula	C16H14O4
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	meso-2,3-Diphenylbutanedioic Acid; (2R,3S)-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid; (R*,S*)-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid; DL-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid (meso form); (±)-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid (meso); 2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid (meso isomer); Butanedioic acid, 2,3-diphenyl-, meso-; NSC 163022
EINECS	214-952-3

Quality Control

Our Meso-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and stereochemical integrity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Specific Rotation	Optically inactive (meso form)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.