Description

(R)-(+)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Oxazolidinone Benzoate is a high-value, chiral oxazolidinone derivative used as a key building block in asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile chiral auxiliary and precursor in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the asymmetric synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in antibiotic and antiviral research.
• Chiral Auxiliary: Used in stereoselective reactions to control the formation of specific enantiomers, ensuring high optical purity in final products.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a foundational component for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides.
• Academic & R&D: Utilized in university and corporate laboratories for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(+)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Oxazolidinone Benzoate
CAS No.	136015-44-6
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO4
Molecular Weight	221.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone benzoate; (R)-(+)-4-Hydroxymethyl-2-oxazolidinone benzoate; Benzoic acid (R)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl ester; (R)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one benzoate; (R)-N-Benzoate-4-hydroxymethyl-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-4-(Benzoyloxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-BOZ; (R)-4-Carbamoylmethyl-2-oxazolidinone benzoate (related derivative)
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(+)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Oxazolidinone Benzoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

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
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm

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