Description

[2R,3R,(-)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid is a high-purity, chiral organic acid characterized by its specific stereochemistry at the 2 and 3 carbon positions. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced materials. It is essential for research and production in sectors requiring precise stereochemical control, such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for producing specialty chemicals, ligands, and catalysts requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and as a standard or reagent in enzymatic and microbiological research.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or auxiliaries used in catalytic processes to induce enantioselectivity.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the development of chiral polymers or functional materials with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2R,3R,(-)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid
CAS No.	15851-57-7
Molecular Formula	C4H8O5
Molecular Weight	136.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid; (-)-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid; (2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid; L-(-)-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid; (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutyrate; 2,3-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid (specified enantiomer); Butanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2R,3R)-
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Quality Control

Our [2R,3R,(-)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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