Description

Butanedioic Acid, 2-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-, Dimethyl Ester, (2R,3S)-Rel- (9Ci) is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules with specific three-dimensional architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the multi-step synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring brominated succinate motifs.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material or intermediate in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereocenters with high enantiomeric purity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the research and development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or advanced organic materials where its bromo and ester functionalities can be further modified.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and synthetic chemistry research to explore new reaction pathways and create complex molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Butanedioic Acid, 2-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-, Dimethyl Ester, (2R,3S)-Rel- (9Ci)
CAS No.	256530-26-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO5
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3S)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxysuccinic acid dimethyl ester; Dimethyl (2R,3S)-2-bromo-3-hydroxysuccinate; rel-(2R,3S)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxybutanedioic acid dimethyl ester; 2-Bromo-3-hydroxysuccinic acid dimethyl ester, (2R,3S)-rel-; Bromohydroxysuccinic acid dimethyl ester; Succinic acid, 2-bromo-3-hydroxy-, dimethyl ester, (2R,3S)-rel-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Butanedioic Acid, 2-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-, Dimethyl Ester, (2R,3S)-Rel- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, critical for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the exacting requirements of GMP and ISO-guided environments for research and development.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% e.e. (for specified isomer)
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.