Description

(R)-Benzyl 4-Hydroxypent-2-Ynoate is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and functional group array, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and production of enantiomerically pure drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereogenic centers in target compounds.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the total synthesis of complex natural products with therapeutic potential.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in creating chiral active ingredients for advanced crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for synthetic chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Benzyl 4-Hydroxypent-2-Ynoate
CAS No.	226915-53-3
Molecular Formula	C12H12O3
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Benzyl 4-hydroxypent-2-ynoate; (R)-4-Hydroxy-2-pentynoic Acid Benzyl Ester; (R)-Benzyl 4-hydroxypent-2-ynoic Acid Ester; Benzyl (R)-4-hydroxypent-2-ynoate; (R)-4-Hydroxypent-2-ynoic Acid Benzyl Ester; (R)-Benzyl 4-Hydroxy-2-pentynoate; (R)-Benzyl 4-Hydroxypent-2-ynoate CAS 226915-53-3
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Benzyl 4-Hydroxypent-2-Ynoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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