Description

(S)-2-Phenyl-Succinic Acid 4-Benzyl Ester is a high-purity chiral intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a stereochemically defined building block for constructing complex molecules with precise three-dimensional architecture. Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical R&D teams need it for the development of novel active ingredients, particularly where the (S)-configuration is critical for biological activity or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of small-molecule drugs, including protease inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating enantiomerically pure active ingredients for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of chiral polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists in universities and corporate labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Custom Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile starting point for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) to produce client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Phenyl-Succinic Acid 4-Benzyl Ester
CAS No.	1217860-85-9
Molecular Formula	C19H18O4
Molecular Weight	310.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-4-(Benzyloxy)-4-oxo-2-phenylbutanoic acid; (S)-2-Phenylsuccinic acid 4-benzyl ester; (S)-Benzyl 2-phenylsuccinate; (S)-2-Phenylbutanedioic acid 4-benzyl ester; (S)-4-Benzyl 2-phenylsuccinate; (S)-α-Phenylsuccinic acid benzyl ester; Benzyl (S)-2-phenylsuccinate; (2S)-2-Phenylbutanedioic acid 4-benzyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Phenyl-Succinic Acid 4-Benzyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) verification, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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