Description

tert-Butyl (R)-2-Hydroxyoctanoate is a high-purity chiral intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry, which is critical for achieving desired biological activity and material properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring enantiomerically pure carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of chiral pesticides and herbicides where the specific (R)-enantiomer is required for optimal efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating stereochemically defined aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of chiral monomers for specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl (R)-2-Hydroxyoctanoate
CAS No.	250342-82-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	216.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl (R)-(-)-2-hydroxyoctanoate; (R)-(-)-2-Hydroxycaprylic acid tert-butyl ester; (R)-2-Hydroxycaprylic acid t-butyl ester; (R)-2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; (R)-α-Hydroxyoctanoic acid tert-butyl ester; (R)-O-tert-Butyl 2-hydroxyoctanoate
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl (R)-2-Hydroxyoctanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and cGMP-grade standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles 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 (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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