Description

(S)-3-(Benzyloxy)Hex-5-Enoic Acid is a high-purity chiral building block featuring a terminal alkene and a protected carboxylic acid functionality. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis, particularly for the stereoselective construction of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the asymmetric synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies for new carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecule Design: The structural features make it suitable for incorporation into peptide analogs and other bioactive scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-(Benzyloxy)Hex-5-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	906453-97-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-(Benzyloxy)-5-hexenoic Acid; (3S)-3-(Phenylmethoxy)-5-hexenoic Acid; 5-Hexenoic acid, 3-(phenylmethoxy)-, (3S)-; (S)-3-Benzyloxy-5-hexenoic Acid; (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)-5-hexenoic acid; (S)-3-Benzyloxyhex-5-enoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (S)-3-(Benzyloxy)Hex-5-Enoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical and chiral purity, essential for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO standards for research and development materials.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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