Description

(1R)-(-)-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate is a high-purity, chiral building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for the production of optically active compounds, enabling precise control over stereochemistry. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates for advanced applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the development and preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R)-(-)-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate
CAS No.	26315-61-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O₄ • xH₂O
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	(-)-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate; (1R,2S,5R)-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate; L-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate; Glyoxylic Acid (-)-Menthyl Ester Hydrate; (R)-(-)-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate; 2-Oxoacetic Acid (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl Ester Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1R)-(-)-Menthyl Glyoxylate Hydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The hydrate form may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

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

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