Description

(2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxy-Butanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry, enabling the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly antibiotics and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in the development and study of new asymmetric catalytic reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies involving enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathway analysis due to its defined stereochemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier for creating polymers with specific chiral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxy-Butanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1932552-43-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10O4
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanoate; (2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid Methyl Ester; L-Threo-2,3-Dihydroxybutyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl L-Threonate; (2S,3S)-Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxybutanoate; Threonic Acid Methyl Ester (stereospecific); 2,3-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid Methyl Ester (2S,3S)-isomer
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Quality Control

Our (2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxy-Butanoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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