Description

(S)-3-Methylheptanoic Acid CAS NO 59614-85-6 is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral carboxylic acid of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile chiral building block for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing drugs targeting the central nervous system or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the specific (S)-configuration can be critical for bioactivity and environmental safety.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for chiral lactones and esters that contribute unique, nuanced olfactory profiles in high-end perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of chiral polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical properties.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in chromatography (GC, HPLC) for method development, quality control, and enantiomeric excess (ee) determination.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-Methylheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	59614-85-6
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Methylheptanoic Acid; (3S)-3-Methylheptanoic acid; (S)-3-Methylenanthic acid; D-3-Methylheptanoic acid; (S)-3-Methyloenanthic acid; (+)-3-Methylheptanoic acid; (S)-(+)-3-Methylheptanoic acid; 3-Methylheptanoic acid, (S)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-3-Methylheptanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric purity, NMR, and GC-MS for identity and impurity profiling. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, specific rotation, and critical parameters to ensure it meets your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and heat sources. As a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]	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.