Description

Talomucic Acid CAS NO 5666-23-9 is a high-purity, versatile organic acid derivative valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical fidelity, which is critical for efficacy in pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. This compound is essential for research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and manufacturers specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for producing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as an intermediate in developing advanced pesticides and herbicides with targeted activity.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a precursor for synthesizing carbohydrate analogs and other biologically active compounds.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological development and organic synthesis research within university and industrial R&D settings.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Talomucic Acid
CAS No.	5666-23-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10O8
Molecular Weight	210.14 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Talomucic Acid; (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic Acid; Talomucic Acid; D-(-)-Talomucic Acid; Hexanedioic acid, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-, (2R,3S,4R,5R)-; Talomucic acid (VAN)
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Quality Control

Our Talomucic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, optical rotation measurement, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming compliance with agreed specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediates.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-14.0° to -16.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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