Description

Didodecyl [R-(R*,R*)]-Tartrate is a high-purity, chiral diester derived from L-(+)-tartaric acid. This compound serves as a versatile chiral auxiliary and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ability to induce stereoselectivity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing enantiomerically pure products.

Application

• As a chiral resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures in pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of stereochemically defined active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis to control the stereochemistry of complex molecules.
• Employed in liquid crystal and advanced material research for its specific molecular geometry.
• Acts as a specialty plasticizer or additive in high-performance polymer formulations.
• Used in the development of agrochemicals where specific enantiomer activity is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Didodecyl [R-(R*,R*)]-Tartrate
CAS No.	66584-29-0
Molecular Formula	C28H54O6
Molecular Weight	486.73 g/mol
Synonyms	L-(+)-Didodecyl Tartrate; (2R,3R)-Di(dodecyloxycarbonyl)butanedioic Acid; Didodecyl L-Tartrate; Dodecyl Tartrate; Bis(dodecyl) (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinate; Tartaric Acid Didodecyl Ester; L-Tartaric Acid Didodecyl Ester; (R,R)-Tartaric Acid Didodecyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Didodecyl [R-(R*,R*)]-Tartrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC and optical rotation measurement, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+20.0° to +24.0° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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