Description

(R)-2-Benzyloxypropanal is a chiral aldehyde building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for the production of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in stereoselective reactions, including aldol condensations, reductive aminations, and nucleophilic additions, to construct complex chiral centers.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel, enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Process R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Benzyloxypropanal
CAS No.	81445-45-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-(Benzyloxy)propanal; (R)-2-Benzyloxypropionaldehyde; D-2-Benzyloxypropanal; (2R)-2-(Phenylmethoxy)propanal; (R)-O-Benzyl-lactaldehyde; (R)-2-(Benzyloxy)-1-propanone (tautomer); BnO-Lactaldehyde (R)-form; (R)-α-(Benzyloxy)propionaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Benzyloxypropanal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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