Description

Matsukaze-Lactone CAS NO 3153-73-9 is a high-purity lactone compound valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its specific stereochemistry and functional group make it a critical precursor for creating complex molecules with high optical purity. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for synthesizing specialized polyesters and other biodegradable polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Matsukaze-Lactone
CAS No.	3153-73-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8O4
Molecular Weight	144.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid; (3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxo-2-tetrahydrofurancarboxylic acid; Matsukaze Lactone; L-Threo-isocitric acid lactone; Isocitric acid lactone; (3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-2,5-furandione; 1-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid γ-lactone
EINECS	221-598-9

Quality Control

Every batch of Matsukaze-Lactone is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards for pharmaceutical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot 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 (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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