Description

(R)-2-(Hex-5-Enyloxy)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity chiral building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical producers focused on asymmetric synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as hydrogenation or cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of chiral monomers for advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating specific stereoisomers of aroma compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and the discovery of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-(Hex-5-Enyloxy)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	1218998-90-3
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-(Hex-5-en-1-yloxy)propanoic acid; (R)-2-[(Hex-5-en-1-yl)oxy]propanoic acid; D-2-(Hex-5-enyloxy)propionic Acid; (R)-α-(Hex-5-enyloxy)propionic Acid; (2R)-2-(Hex-5-en-1-yloxy)propanoic acid; (R)-Hex-5-enyloxypropanoic Acid; (R)-2-(5-Hexenyloxy)propanoic Acid; (R)-O-(5-Hexenyl)lactic acid
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-(Hex-5-Enyloxy)Propanoic 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, NMR, and GC/MS, to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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