Description

(S)-3-(Benzyloxy)Butanoic Acid is a high-purity chiral building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, where its stereochemical integrity is crucial for biological activity. Pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers need it for developing novel therapeutics, particularly in the areas of enzyme inhibitors and chiral drug candidates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a building block for constructing stereochemically defined compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Development: Serves as a precursor in the research and production of specific enzyme inhibitors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploration of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-(Benzyloxy)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	182970-04-3
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-(Benzyloxy)butyric acid; (S)-3-Benzyloxybutanoic acid; (3S)-3-(Phenylmethoxy)butanoic acid; (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)butanoic Acid; (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)butyric Acid; (S)-3-Benzyloxybutyric acid; (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)-butanoic acid; (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)butanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)Butanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral purity 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.