Description

(S)-Tropic Acid is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral building block of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in serving as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceutical actives, particularly anticholinergic agents. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors, where stereochemical purity is critical for efficacy and regulatory approval. We supply (S)-Tropic Acid CAS NO 16202-15-6 to meet the stringent demands of global B2B customers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical precursor in the synthesis of (S)-Hyoscyamine and (S)-Scopolamine (L-Hyoscyamine), which are potent anticholinergic drugs.
• Chiral Synthesis: Used as a versatile chiral pool starting material or resolving agent for the asymmetric synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides to enhance specificity and reduce environmental impact.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations related to tropane alkaloids.
• Advanced Material Development: Potential building block for chiral ligands, catalysts, or functional polymers requiring specific spatial configuration.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Tropic Acid
CAS No.	16202-15-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid; L-Tropic Acid; (-)-Tropic Acid; (S)-α-Phenyl-β-hydroxypropionic Acid; (2S)-3-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid; (S)-2-Phenyl-3-hydroxypropionic Acid; Tropate
EINECS	240-319-5

Quality Control

Our (S)-Tropic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for pharmaceutical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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