Description

Trisodium (2Rs,3Rs)-2-Methylcitrate is a high-purity, stereochemically defined salt of methylcitric acid. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral intermediate and chelating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and research sectors who require precise stereochemistry and consistent quality for complex processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or reference standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized ligand or chelating agent in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for method development and calibration in chromatographic analysis (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS).
• Food & Beverage Additive Precursor: Potential use in the production of regulated food additives where specific isomer purity is mandated.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trisodium (2Rs,3Rs)-2-Methylcitrate
CAS No.	117041-96-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7Na3O7
Molecular Weight	272.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-2-Methylcitric Acid Trisodium Salt; Trisodium (2R,3R)-2-Methylcitrate; 2-Methylcitric Acid Trisodium Salt; (2R,3R)-Trisodium 2-Methylcitrate; Sodium (2R,3R)-2-Methylcitrate; NSC 163082; Methylcitrate Trisodium Salt; (2R,3R)-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Trisodium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Trisodium (2Rs,3Rs)-2-Methylcitrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (2R,3R)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
pH (5% Solution)	7.5 - 9.5

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