Description

(R)-5-Methoxymethyl-2-Oxazolidinone is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its utility as a versatile precursor for the preparation of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce chiral complexity into target molecules with high stereochemical fidelity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and infectious diseases.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or a protected form of a chiral amino alcohol to induce stereoselectivity in critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, stereospecific herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the biological activity is highly dependent on molecular chirality.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in homogeneous catalysis and enantioselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Integral to the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require specific enantiomeric forms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic routes to complex chiral architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-5-Methoxymethyl-2-Oxazolidinone
CAS No.	241139-32-2
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-5-(Methoxymethyl)oxazolidin-2-one; (R)-5-Methoxymethyl-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-N-Methoxymethyl Oxazolidinone; (R)-5-Methoxymethyloxazolidin-2-one; (R)-Methoxymethyl Oxazolidinone; (R)-5-(Methoxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone; (R)-Oxazolidinone, 5-(methoxymethyl)-; (R)-NMO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-5-Methoxymethyl-2-Oxazolidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) verification, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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