Description

3-Oxazolidinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized heterocyclic building block and chiral synthon of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. Pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and agrochemical companies need this high-purity intermediate to enable efficient, scalable synthetic routes for active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antibiotics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the design and synthesis of peptidomimetic compounds that mimic natural peptides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways in process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxazolidinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	869624-08-8
Molecular Formula	C7H11NO4
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidine-3-carboxylate; 4-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidine-3-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Oxazolidinecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-methyl-2-oxooxazolidine-3-carboxylate; 1,3-Oxazolidine-3-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-, ethyl ester; 4-Methyl-2-oxooxazolidine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 869624-08-8
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Quality Control

Our 3-Oxazolidinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is sensitive to strong bases and should be kept away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee (or as specified)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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