2,3-O-Isopropylidene-D-tartaric Acid, Dimethyl Ester

• CAT Number: R005394
• CAS Number: 37031-30-4
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄O₆
• Molecular Weight: 218.2
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Dimethyl-D-tartrate Acetonide
• Storage: -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C9H14O6/c1-9(2)14-5(7(10)12-3)6(15-9)8(11)13-4/h5-6H,1-4H3/t5-,6-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: ROZOUYVVWUTPNG-WDSKDSINSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(O[C@@H]([C@H](O1)C(=O)OC)C(=O)OC)C

2,3-O-Isopropylidene-D-tartaric Acid, Dimethyl Ester is a protective derivative of tartaric acid, commonly used in organic synthesis and chiral chemistry. This compound features an isopropylidene group, which acts as a protecting group for the hydroxyl functionalities, and two methyl ester groups, enhancing its stability in synthetic reactions. It plays a key role in the development of enantiomerically pure compounds, making it valuable for asymmetric synthesis and the production of pharmaceuticals. Researchers and chemists use it as an intermediate for the creation of complex molecules, particularly in the development of chiral catalysts and drug precursors.