Description

Octadecyl Hydrogen [R-(R*,R*)]-Tartrate is a high-purity, stereochemically defined tartaric acid derivative. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and specialty intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of enantiomerically pure active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Chiral Resolution Agent: Used for the separation of enantiomers via diastereomeric salt formation in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor or chiral auxiliary in the synthesis of complex, stereoselective molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of chiral pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for chiral dopants and functional organic materials.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octadecyl Hydrogen [R-(R*,R*)]-Tartrate
CAS No.	94043-05-7
Molecular Formula	C22H42O6
Molecular Weight	402.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearyl Hydrogen (R,R)-Tartrate; (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid mono(octadecyl) ester; 1-Octadecyl (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate; Mono-stearyl (R,R)-tartrate; R,R-Octadecyl hydrogen tartrate; (R,R)-Mono-octadecyl tartrate; L-(+)-Tartaric acid mono-octadecyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Octadecyl Hydrogen [R-(R*,R*)]-Tartrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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