Description

(S)-(-)-2, 2 Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity chiral building block and protected form of glyceraldehyde, essential for asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stereochemically defined scaffold for constructing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. This compound is critically needed by research and development laboratories, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of antiviral drugs, protease inhibitors, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral synthon for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry in medicinal chemistry.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and production of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereoisomers exhibit enhanced activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the synthesis of chiral polymers and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-2, 2 Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	117205-81-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol, acetate; (S)-(-)-1,2-O-Isopropylidene Glycerol Acetate; (S)-(-)-1,2-O-Isopropylidene Glycerol 3-Acetate; (S)-(-)-Acetonide Glycerol Acetate; (S)-(-)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methyl Acetate; (S)-(-)-2,3-O-Isopropylidene-D-glycerol 1-acetate; (S)-(-)-Acetonide Glycerol Monoacetate; (S)-(-)-1,2-O-Isopropylidene-sn-glycerol 3-acetate
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-2, 2 Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are 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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-15° to -20° (c=1 in CHCl3)
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.