Description

D-2-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid Disodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble sodium salt derivative of a chiral hydroxy dicarboxylic acid. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and biotechnology sectors where precise stereochemistry is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and enzyme inhibitor drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or resolving agent for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for complex molecules in agrochemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Can be utilized in the development of specialized chelating agents for metal ion sequestration.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-2-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid Disodium Salt
CAS No.	103404-90-6
Molecular Formula	C5H6Na2O6
Molecular Weight	208.08 g/mol
Synonyms	D-2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt; Disodium D-2-Hydroxyglutarate; (2R)-2-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid Disodium Salt; D-α-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt; (R)-2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt; Sodium D-2-Hydroxyglutarate; Disodium (R)-2-Hydroxyglutarate
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Quality Control

Our D-2-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid Disodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material that meets high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
pH (5% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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