Description

(R)-2-Methylbut-3-Enoic Acid is a high-purity chiral building block and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry, which is critical for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.

Application

• As a chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• Building block for the preparation of complex natural products and bioactive molecules.
• Intermediate in the research and development of novel agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor for specialty polymers and advanced materials requiring specific stereochemical configurations.
• Starting material in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Use in fine chemical synthesis for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Methylbut-3-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	20626-49-7
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Methyl-3-butenoic Acid; (R)-2-Methylbut-3-enoic Acid; (R)-2-Methylbutenoic Acid; (2R)-2-Methyl-3-butenoic Acid; (R)-2-Methyl-3-butenoic acid; (R)-2-Methylbut-3-enoic acid; (R)-2-Methylbutenoic acid; (R)-2-Methyl-3-butenoate
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Methylbut-3-Enoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity determination, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral 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.