Description

1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol, 2-Methyl-, (2R,4S)-Rel- is a high-purity, chiral building block of significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the production of complex, stereochemically defined molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries for asymmetric synthesis and chiral resolution processes.

Application

• As a key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Intermediate for the preparation of nucleoside analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Building block in the research and development of ligands for catalysis and specialty polymers.
• Used in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Starting material for agrochemicals where the defined stereochemistry is critical for biological activity.
• Component in the development of advanced materials with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol, 2-Methyl-, (2R,4S)-Rel-
CAS No.	3674-21-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10O3
Molecular Weight	118.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,4S)-2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; (rel)-(2R,4S)-2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; (2R,4S)-rel-2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol, (2R,4S)-rel-; (4S)-2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol (relating to specified stereochemistry); Chiral 1,3-dioxolane derivative; (R*,S*)-2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol, 2-Methyl-, (2R,4S)-Rel- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications and industry best practices. 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, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are properly sealed and stored upright away from heat sources and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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