Description

3-(2-Phenylacetyl)-(4R)-(Phenylmethyl)-2-Oxazolidinone is a high-purity chiral auxiliary and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in asymmetric organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate the stereoselective construction of complex molecules, ensuring high enantiomeric purity in the final products. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly those developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced chiral compounds.

Application

• As a versatile chiral auxiliary in asymmetric aldol, alkylation, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and APIs.
• Used in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development in stereoselective synthesis.
• Building block for the preparation of complex natural products and biologically active molecules.
• Employed in the fine chemical industry for the custom synthesis of enantiomerically pure substances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Phenylacetyl)-(4R)-(Phenylmethyl)-2-Oxazolidinone
CAS No.	144838-82-4
Molecular Formula	C18H17NO3
Molecular Weight	295.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(4R)-3-(2-Phenylacetyl)-4-(phenylmethyl)-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-3-(Phenylacetyl)-4-benzyl-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-4-Benzyl-3-(2-phenylacetyl)oxazolidin-2-one; (R)-N-Phenylacetyl-4-benzyl-2-oxazolidinone; Evans Chiral Auxiliary Derivative; Phenylacetyl-(R)-4-benzyl-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-3-(Phenacetyl)-4-benzyl-2-oxazolidinone
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Phenylacetyl)-(4R)-(Phenylmethyl)-2-Oxazolidinone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral purity and chemical identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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