Description

(2S,3S)-1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol Tetraacetate is a high-purity chiral building block and protected derivative of (2S,3S)-1,2,3,4-butanetetrol (threitol). This compound matters as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where its defined stereochemistry and protected hydroxyl groups enable precise and efficient chemical transformations. It is needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced material sectors for applications in asymmetric synthesis and chiral resolution.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and cardiovascular drug research.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material or auxiliary in stereoselective organic reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing chiral polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific optical properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a protected form of threitol for studying enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The acetate groups provide a stable protective strategy for polyols during multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S,3S)-1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol Tetraacetate
CAS No.	49560-29-4
Molecular Formula	C12H18O8
Molecular Weight	290.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3S)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane Tetraacetate; (2S,3S)-Threitol Tetraacetate; L-Threitol Tetraacetate; (2S,3S)-Butane-1,2,3,4-tetrayl Tetraacetate; 1,2,3,4-Tetra-O-acetyl-L-threitol; Tetraacetyl-L-threitol; (2S,3S)-1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(acetyloxy)butane; L-1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol Tetraacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2S,3S)-1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol Tetraacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and 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 oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.