Description

[2S,4R,6R,(+)]-2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-Dodecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, chiral methyl ester derivative of a trimethyl-substituted dodecenoic acid, characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound is valued as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, where its defined stereocenters are essential for imparting specific biological activity or material properties. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries for the synthesis of complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereochemical configurations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides where the stereochemistry influences biological efficacy.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or intermediate in the development of specialized polymers and liquid crystals with tailored properties.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a building block for creating complex, stereochemically-defined aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Utilized as a standard or substrate in methodological studies to develop new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functions as a precursor for labeled compounds or molecular probes used in biochemical and pharmacological research.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2S,4R,6R,(+)]-2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-Dodecenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	30459-93-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight	254.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-(2S,4R,6R)-2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-dodecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2S,4R,6R)-2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-dodecenoate; (2S,4R,6R)-Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-dodecenoate; 11-Dodecenoic Acid, 2,4,6-Trimethyl-, Methyl Ester, (2S,4R,6R)-(+)-; Methyl (E)-2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-dodecenoate (stereospecific); Chiral Trimethyl Dodecenoate Ester
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Quality Control

Our [2S,4R,6R,(+)]-2,4,6-Trimethyl-11-Dodecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC and GC, to ensure high stereochemical and chemical purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be kept separate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	+ Value (Contact for specific range)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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