Description

(S)-Allyl Lactate is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry, enabling the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking to introduce a chiral lactate moiety with an allylic handle for further functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific stereocenters.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the development and synthesis of novel chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for introducing functional, polymerizable groups into specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: A building block for creating chiral active ingredients in crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Allyl Lactate
CAS No.	289883-19-8
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Allyl Ester; (S)-Allyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate; L-(+)-Allyl Lactate; Allyl (S)-(-)-Lactate; (S)-Allyl α-Hydroxypropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)-, 2-propen-1-yl ester; Allyl L-lactate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-Allyl Lactate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider holding under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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