(−)-Methyl (R)-3-hydroxyvalerate
ALDRICH/56655 - ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
Synonym: (−)-Methyl (R)-3-hydroxypentanoate
CAS Number: 60793-22-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
MDL Number: MFCD00077796
Linear Formula: C6H12O3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| bp | 68-70 °C/5 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.029 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| functional group | ester |
| hydroxyl | |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O3/c1-3-5(7)4-6(8 |
| InChI key | XHFXKKFVUDJSPJ-RXMQYKEDSA |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −37±3°, c = 1% in chloroform |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC[C@@H](O)CC(=O)OC |
| Application: | • Preparation of single-enantiomer 2-methyl-4-heptanol, a pheromone of Metamasius hemipterus, using (S)-2-methoxy-2-(1-naphth ). |
| Other Notes: | Chiral building block for EPC syntheses; selective anti-alkylation of its dianion; OH protection and reduction of ester group to aldehyde or alcohol functions; stereoselective preparation of a dioxanone with pivalaldehyde |
| Packaging: | 1, 5 mL in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 168.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 76 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| bp | 68-70 °C/5 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.029 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352108 |