Description

(R)-Methyglycidate CAS NO 111058-32-3 is a high-value chiral building block and key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its stereochemical purity, which is critical for producing enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise chirality control in their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring specific (R)-configuration.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile precursor for flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials where stereochemistry dictates function.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a standard substrate or ligand precursor in the development and study of new chiral catalysts.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological development for stereoselective synthesis and total synthesis of complex natural products.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Methyglycidate
CAS No.	111058-32-3
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Methyl Glycidate; (R)-Methyl 2,3-Epoxypropionate; (R)-(-)-Methyl Glycidate; (2R)-Methyl Oxiran-2-carboxylate; (R)-Oxiranecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; (R)-Epoxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester; (R)-Methyl 2,3-Epoxypropanoate
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Methyglycidate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

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

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