Description

Rel-Palmitic Acid [(2S*)-2α*-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxolane]-4α*-Ylmethyl Ester is a specialized chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a protected diol moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications requiring high stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereocenters.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct enantiomerically enriched products.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in stereoselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials where stereochemistry is critical.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and for exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rel-Palmitic Acid [(2S*)-2α*-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxolane]-4α*-Ylmethyl Ester
CAS No.	42495-31-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	(2S*)-2α*-Phenyl-1,3-dioxolane-4α*-ylmethyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic Acid (2S*)-2α*-Phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4α*-ylmethyl Ester; Rel-(4R,5S)-5-Phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethyl Palmitate; Hexadecanoic Acid [(2S*)-2α*-Phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4α*-yl]methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rel-Palmitic Acid [(2S*)-2α*-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxolane]-4α*-Ylmethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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