Description

(R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-Trimethylimidazolidin-4-One CAS NO 132278-63-8 is a high-purity, chiral imidazolidinone derivative that serves as a critical building block and chiral auxiliary in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to induce high stereoselectivity in asymmetric transformations, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality chiral intermediates.

Application

• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral catalyst or organocatalyst in enantioselective C-C and C-X bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific (R)-configuration.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and production of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chiral Auxiliary: Functions as a temporary stereodirecting group in multi-step synthetic routes to control absolute stereochemistry.
• Methodology Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research into new catalytic asymmetric methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of high-value, optically pure flavors, fragrances, and electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-Trimethylimidazolidin-4-One
CAS No.	132278-63-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈N₂O
Molecular Weight	218.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-trimethyl-4-imidazolidinone; (4R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-trimethyl-4-imidazolidinone; (R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-trimethylimidazolidin-4-one; MacMillan Catalyst First Generation; (R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-trimethylimidazolidinone; (R)-Benzyl Imidazolidinone Catalyst; (R)-1-Benzyl-2,2,3-trimethylimidazolidin-4-one; (R)-BTM
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Quality Control

Every batch of our (R)-5-Benzyl-2,2,3-Trimethylimidazolidin-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and chiral analysis to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.