Description

Dl-A-Hydroxy-n-Valeric Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate, enabling the production of high-value fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific stereochemical configurations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of various APIs, particularly those requiring specific stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme substrate research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed in the development and testing of chiral catalysts and ligands.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialized material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-A-Hydroxy-n-Valeric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	84176-70-5
Molecular Formula	C5H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	140.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium DL-2-Hydroxyvalerate; Sodium 2-Hydroxypentanoate; 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Sodium Salt; DL-2-Hydroxyvaleric Acid Sodium Salt; α-Hydroxy-n-Valeric Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Hydroxyvaleric Acid Sodium Salt; Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium α-hydroxypentanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-A-Hydroxy-n-Valeric Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details

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