Description

Methyl 2-Hydroxypentanoate is a versatile chiral building block and ester derivative of 2-hydroxypentanoic acid. This compound is valued for its role in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and flavor/fragrance intermediates. It is essential for research and industrial chemists in sectors requiring high-purity chiral synthons for asymmetric synthesis and complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used in the creation of complex ester-based flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, esterification reactions, and the preparation of more complex hydroxylated compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as an intermediate in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialty materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Hydroxypentanoate
CAS No.	108740-82-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Hydroxyvalerate; 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2R/S)-2-Hydroxypentanoate; Methyl 2-Hydroxypentanoate; Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester; Methyl α-Hydroxypentanoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Hydroxypentanoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Comprehensive testing includes identity confirmation, assay, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each 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 strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (ee)	Specify required enantiomeric excess (R/S)
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.