Description

(R)-3-Benzyloxy-Pentanoic Acid CAS NO 906453-94-9 is a high-purity chiral building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures with defined stereochemistry, ensuring the efficacy and safety of the final products. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder drugs.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a precursor in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereogenic centers with high enantiomeric purity.
• Peptidomimetics & Pro-Drug Development: Incorporated into the backbone of peptide analogs and pro-drug molecules to modify bioavailability and pharmacological properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in enantioselective transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials requiring specific chirality.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-3-Benzyloxy-Pentanoic Acid
CAS No.	906453-94-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-(Benzyloxy)pentanoic acid; (3R)-3-(Phenylmethoxy)pentanoic acid; (R)-3-(Benzyloxy)valeric Acid; (R)-3-Benzyloxypentanoic acid; Pentanoic acid, 3-(phenylmethoxy)-, (3R)-; (R)-3-(Benzyloxy)pentanoic acid CAS 906453-94-9; (R)-3-O-Benzylpentanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our (R)-3-Benzyloxy-Pentanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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