Description

cis-Epoxysuccinic Acid is a high-value, multifunctional organic acid featuring a strained oxirane ring. This compound is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate prized for its reactivity, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules and specialty polymers. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and anticancer drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer to introduce epoxy functionality, enhancing the thermal and mechanical properties of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and as a precursor for other valuable fine chemicals and ligands.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Chemistry: Utilized for modifying biomolecules due to its reactivity with nucleophiles like amines and thiols.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry labs for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Epoxysuccinic Acid
CAS No.	16533-72-5
Molecular Formula	C4H4O5
Molecular Weight	132.07 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3S)-2,3-Epoxysuccinic Acid; (2S,3R)-2,3-Epoxysuccinic Acid; L-(+)-2,3-Epoxysuccinic Acid; cis-2,3-Epoxybutanedioic Acid; meso-2,3-Epoxysuccinic Acid; Oxiran-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid; Epoxysuccinic Acid (cis-isomer)
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Quality Control

Our cis-Epoxysuccinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP or ISO standards.

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). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to avoid moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 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.