Description

Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, 3-(2-Methylpropyl)-, Methyl Ester, (2S,3R)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined chiral epoxide building block. This compound is valued for its precise three-dimensional structure, which is critical for synthesizing enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop products with high stereoselectivity and efficacy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drugs, particularly in antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is highly dependent on molecular configuration.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex, chiral molecules in custom synthesis and process development.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research focused on developing new stereoselective reactions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for creating specialized polymers with unique optical or mechanical properties derived from its chiral epoxide functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, 3-(2-Methylpropyl)-, Methyl Ester, (2S,3R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	238413-43-9
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3R)-3-Isobutylglycidic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2S,3R)-3-Isobutylglycidate; (2S,3R)-3-(2-Methylpropyl)oxiranecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; (2S,3R)-Methyl 3-Isobutylglycidate; (2S,3R)-Methyl 3-(2-Methylpropyl)oxiranecarboxylate; Chiral Isobutyl Glycidate; (2S,3R)-Epoxyisobutyl Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, 3-(2-Methylpropyl)-, Methyl Ester, (2S,3R)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric excess (ee). All materials are characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric ratio, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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