Description

[R,(-)]-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid CAS NO 77877-35-1 is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable precursor for the production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and bioactive compounds. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop enantiomerically pure products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing drugs with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating complex molecules in agrochemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Polymer Science: Potential monomer for the synthesis of biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-like polymers with tailored properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed in the development and testing of new chiral catalysts and ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	[R,(-)]-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid
CAS No.	77877-35-1
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid; (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid; D-(-)-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid; (3R)-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid; (R)-3-Hydroxycaproic Acid; R-3-HHA; 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid (R-enantiomer)
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Quality Control

Our [R,(-)]-3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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