Description

(-)-4'-Chlorotartranilic Acid is a chiral organic acid derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable building block and resolving agent for the preparation of enantiomerically pure substances, which are critical in modern pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced material sectors for developing high-value chiral intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent to induce enantioselectivity in complex organic reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands for research and development.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a starting material for developing novel chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & R&D: Serves as a standard or reagent in university and corporate laboratories for methodological studies in stereochemistry.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of chiral polymers or liquid crystals with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-4'-Chlorotartranilic Acid
CAS No.	46834-56-4
Molecular Formula	C10H10ClNO5
Molecular Weight	259.64 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-4'-Chloro-2,3-dihydroxy-N-(4-chlorophenyl)succinamic acid; (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxy-4-((4-chlorophenyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4'-Chloro-D-tartranilic acid; L-threo-4'-Chlorotartranilic acid; (2R,3R)-4-((4-Chlorophenyl)amino)-2,3-dihydroxy-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-Chloro-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinamic acid; Tartranilic acid, 4'-chloro-, (-)-
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Quality Control

Our (-)-4'-Chlorotartranilic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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