Description

(R)-Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoate is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant value in asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters because its defined stereochemistry and bifunctional hydroxyl groups enable the precise construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical development. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral ligands, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of β-blockers, antiviral agents, and other optically active drugs.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty polymers, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing functionalized polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoate
CAS No.	18289-89-9
Molecular Formula	C4H8O4
Molecular Weight	120.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxypropionate; (R)-Methyl Glycerate; (R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester; (R)-Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoate; (R)-Glyceric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropanoate; (R)-(-)-Methyl Glycerate
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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