Description

(S)-2-(Benzyloxy)Propional is a chiral building block and protected aldehyde derivative of significant value in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary importance lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity chiral synthons for asymmetric synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as phosphines and oxazolines.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of chiral aroma chemicals and flavor compounds where the (S)-enantiomer imparts specific sensory characteristics.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for methodological studies in stereoselective aldol reactions and nucleophilic additions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for chiral polymers and liquid crystals with specialized optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-(Benzyloxy)Propional
CAS No.	81445-44-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Benzyloxypropanal; (S)-2-(Benzyloxy)propanal; (S)-α-(Benzyloxy)propionaldehyde; (2S)-2-(Phenylmethoxy)propanal; (S)-O-Benzyl-lactaldehyde; (S)-2-(Benzyloxy)-1-propanone (tautomer); Lactaldehyde benzyl ether, (S)-; BnO-Lactaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-(Benzyloxy)Propional is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material with typical chiral purity exceeding 99.0% ee (enantiomeric excess), confirmed by chiral HPLC analysis. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure compliance with your research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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