Description

Dimethyl L-Tartrate Cyclic Sulfate is a high-purity chiral building block and versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound is critically important for the asymmetric synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the introduction of stereochemistry with high fidelity. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Chiral Auxiliary and Ligand Precursor: Used in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, including hydrogenation and epoxidation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of enantiomerically pure drugs, particularly those targeting cardiovascular and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require defined stereocenters.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Utilized in methodological development for new asymmetric synthetic transformations and process chemistry optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl L-Tartrate Cyclic Sulfate
CAS No.	117470-90-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10O8S
Molecular Weight	242.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl (2R,3R)-2,3-O-sulfonyl-1,4-butanedioate; L-(+)-Dimethyl Tartrate Cyclic Sulfate; (2R,3R)-Dimethyl 2,3-O-sulfonyltartrate; (2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Dimethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dioxa-2,3-dithiane 2,2,3,3-tetraoxide; Tartaric acid dimethyl ester cyclic sulfate; (R,R)-Dimethyl tartrate cyclic sulfate; L-Tartaric acid dimethyl ester cyclic sulfate
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl L-Tartrate Cyclic Sulfate 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.