Description

(S)-(-)-2-Acetoxypropionic Acid CAS NO 6034-46-4 is a high-purity chiral organic acid ester, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stereochemically defined scaffold for constructing complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise chirality control in their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the synthesis of anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and other therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a precursor or ligand in chiral catalyst systems for stereoselective chemical transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in enzymatic studies and as a standard for analytical method development in chiral separation techniques like HPLC.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce chiral acetate functionalities into polymer chains for specialized material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(S)-(-)-2-Acetoxypropionic Acid
CAS No.	6034-46-4
Molecular Formula	C5H8O4
Molecular Weight	132.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Acetoxypropanoic Acid; (S)-(-)-Lactic Acid Acetate; (S)-O-Acetyllactic Acid; L-2-Acetoxypropionic Acid; (2S)-2-Acetoxypropanoic Acid; (S)-α-Acetoxypropionic Acid; Acetyl-(S)-lactic acid; (S)-2-(Acetyloxy)propanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-2-Acetoxypropionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and chiral integrity, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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