Description

1,3-Oxathiolane-5-Carboxylicacid,2-Methyl-,trans-(9Ci) CAS NO 103004-15-5 is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a fused oxathiolane ring system with a carboxylic acid functional group. This compound is valued for its unique stereochemistry and functional group compatibility, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and complex organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for designing functional polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures due to its reactive carboxylic acid and protected diol-like structure.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Utilized in the synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Oxathiolane-5-Carboxylicacid,2-Methyl-,trans-(9Ci)
CAS No.	103004-15-5
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3S
Molecular Weight	148.18 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Methyl-1,3-oxathiolane-5-carboxylic acid; (5R)-2-Methyl-1,3-oxathiolane-5-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-1,3-oxathiolane-5-trans-carboxylic acid; L-(-)-2-Methyl-1,3-oxathiolane-5-carboxylic acid; Oxathiolane carboxylic acid derivative; 103004-15-5; trans-Oxathiolane intermediate
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Quality Control

We supply 1,3-Oxathiolane-5-Carboxylicacid,2-Methyl-,trans-(9Ci) in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical synthetic pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. The material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee (trans-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.