Description

Pent-2-Enoic Acid (2S,3S)-3-Dibenzylamino-2-Hydroxybutyl Ester is a high-purity, chiral synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex, biologically active molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in antiviral, anticancer, and neurological drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block in the development of new, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a valuable substrate or reagent in catalytic asymmetric reactions to create complex stereocenters with high enantiomeric excess.
• Peptidomimetics & Prodrug Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and prodrug candidates due to its functionalized ester and amino alcohol backbone.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for the preparation of specialized chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in stereoselective transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key material for methodological research in organic chemistry and process chemistry within university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pent-2-Enoic Acid (2S,3S)-3-Dibenzylamino-2-Hydroxybutyl Ester
CAS No.	871948-97-9
Molecular Formula	C24H31NO3
Molecular Weight	381.51 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3S)-3-(Dibenzylamino)-2-hydroxybutyl pent-2-enoate; 2-Pentenoic Acid (2S,3S)-3-(Dibenzylamino)-2-hydroxybutyl Ester; (2S,3S)-3-(N,N-Dibenzylamino)-2-hydroxybutyl 2-pentenoate; (2S,3S)-3-(Dibenzylamino)-2-hydroxybutyl (E)-pent-2-enoate; 871948-97-9; (2S,3S)-3-(Dibenzylamino)-2-hydroxybutyl 2-pentenoate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Every batch of Pent-2-Enoic Acid (2S,3S)-3-Dibenzylamino-2-Hydroxybutyl Ester is characterized and controlled using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral analysis, to guarantee identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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