Description

(2R,3S)-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Vinyl-4-Hexenoic Acid is a chiral, unsaturated carboxylic acid characterized by its specific stereochemistry and vinyl functional group. This compound matters as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, where its defined stereocenters and reactive handles enable the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients, as well as by fine chemical manufacturers producing specialty fragrances and flavors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its specific stereochemistry can be critical for biological activity and environmental selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including complex fragrance molecules and flavoring agents that require precise stereochemical control.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed as a model compound in methodological studies for asymmetric synthesis, catalysis, and the development of new carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of functionalized monomers for specialized polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R,3S)-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Vinyl-4-Hexenoic Acid
CAS No.	58191-71-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-3-vinyl-4-hexenoic acid, (2R,3S)-form; (2R,3S)-2,5-Dimethyl-3-vinylhex-4-enoic acid; (3S)-2,5-Dimethyl-3-vinyl-4-hexenoic acid; Vinylhexenoic acid derivative; Chiral dimethylvinylhexenoic acid; (2R,3S)-DMVHA; 4-Hexenoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-3-vinyl-, (2R,3S)-
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Quality Control

Our (2R,3S)-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Vinyl-4-Hexenoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and process development standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container headspace should be minimized after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% de
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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