Description

Butanedioic Acid, 2,3-Dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, 1-Hydrazide is a high-purity chiral derivative of tartaric acid, specifically designed for advanced chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound matters as a critical chiral building block and ligand, offering precise stereochemical control in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-quality, stereochemically defined intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of complex drug molecules and APIs.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, including hydrogenation and oxidation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a chiral selector or resolving agent in chromatographic methods for enantiomer separation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and stereochemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanedioic Acid, 2,3-Dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, 1-Hydrazide
CAS No.	758718-06-8
Molecular Formula	C4H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	148.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid 1-hydrazide; (2R,3R)-Tartaric acid 1-hydrazide; L-(+)-Tartaric acid 1-hydrazide; (R,R)-Tartaric acid monohydrazide; 1-Hydrazinyl-1,4-dideoxy-L-threitol-1,4-lactone (tautomer); Tartaric acid hydrazide (stereospecific); (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid hydrazide
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Quality Control

Our Butanedioic Acid, 2,3-Dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, 1-Hydrazide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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