Description

(S)-2-Butoxypropanoic Acid CAS NO 104631-62-1 is a high-purity, chiral organic acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry at the alpha carbon. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical ingredients and fine chemicals, where enantiomeric purity is critical for biological activity and process control. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active compounds and high-value synthetic routes.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in the research and development of novel agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Serves as a building block for liquid crystals and advanced organic materials requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Used in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for enantioselective synthesis.
• Acts as a precursor for specialty esters and other derivatives in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Employed in academic and industrial research for method development in stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Butoxypropanoic Acid
CAS No.	104631-62-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Butoxypropionic Acid; (S)-2-Butoxypropanoic Acid; (S)-α-Butoxypropionic Acid; (S)-2-n-Butoxypropanoic Acid; L-2-Butoxypropanoic Acid; (2S)-2-Butoxypropanoic Acid; Propanoic acid, 2-butoxy-, (2S)-; Butyl (S)-(-)-lactate ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Butoxypropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity determination, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurities 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% e.e.
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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