Description

Ethyl (S)-2-(Benzyloxy)Propionate is a high-purity chiral ester building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require enantiomerically pure intermediates for complex synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of enantiomerically pure drugs.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or intermediate in stereoselective reactions to construct complex molecular architectures with high optical purity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing chiral active ingredients in herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts used to control stereochemistry in chemical transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where specific stereochemistry is required.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (S)-2-(Benzyloxy)Propionate
CAS No.	54783-72-1
Molecular Formula	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Ethyl 2-(Benzyloxy)propanoate; (S)-2-Benzyloxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (S)-(-)-2-(Benzyloxy)propionate; L-Ethyl 2-(Benzyloxy)propionate; Ethyl (S)-2-Benzyloxypropanoate; (S)-(-)-2-Benzyloxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzyl (S)-(-)-2-ethoxypropionate; Ethyl O-benzyl-(S)-lactate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (S)-2-(Benzyloxy)Propionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, NMR, and GC/HPLC for purity assessment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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