Description

(S)-3-Hydroxyglutaricacidmonomethylester is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for the production of complex molecules where stereochemical control is critical. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of statin analogs, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and complex natural product analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Intermediate in studies involving metabolic pathways, particularly those related to glutaric acid derivatives.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chiral auxiliaries, ligands, or catalysts in stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(S)-3-Hydroxyglutaricacidmonomethylester
CAS No.	87118-64-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O5
Molecular Weight	162.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Monomethyl Ester; Methyl (S)-3-Hydroxyglutarate; (S)-Methyl 3-Hydroxyglutarate; (3S)-3-Hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester; (S)-3-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester; (S)-3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Methyl Ester; (S)-3-Hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our (S)-3-Hydroxyglutaricacidmonomethylester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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