Description

Diethyl L-malate (CAS No. 691-84-9) is a high-purity chiral ester derived from L-malic acid, widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, flavor and fragrance formulation, and advanced organic chemistry applications. With the molecular formula C₈H₁₄O₅, this compound serves as a versatile intermediate for asymmetric synthesis, chiral resolution, and biocatalysis due to its (2S)-hydroxysuccinate backbone. Our product is rigorously tested for enantiomeric excess (>98%) and meets stringent quality standards, ensuring optimal performance in research and industrial processes. Available in various packaging options under inert conditions to maintain stability and shelf life.

Properties

• CAS Number: 691-84-9
• Complexity: 177
• IUPAC Name: diethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O5/c1-3-12-7(10)5-6(9)8(11)13-4-2/h6,9H,3-5H2,1-2H3/t6-/m0/s1
• InChI Key: VKNUORWMCINMRB-LURJTMIESA-N
• Exact Mass: 190.08412354
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O5
• Molecular Weight: 190.19
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C[C@@H](C(=O)OCC)O
• Topological: 72.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 190.08412354
• Synonyms: 691-84-9, Diethyl L-malate, L-Diethyl malate, Diethyl malate, L-, (S)-malic acid diethyl ester, Diethyl (2S)-2-hydroxysuccinate, Diethyl (S)-(-)-2-hydroxysuccinate, UNII-6754Q2AK3B, 6754Q2AK3B, Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,4-diethyl ester, (2S)-, Diethyl L-(-)-Malate, (S)-Diethyl 2-hydroxysuccinate, L-(-)-Malic Acid Diethyl Ester, diethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate, diethyl (S)-malate, L-(-)-Apple Acid Diethyl Ester, 2-hydroxy-butanedioic acid diethyl ester, MFCD00210119, Diethyl (2S)-malate, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, diethyl ester, (2S)-, SCHEMBL891003, (S)-Diethyl2-hydroxysuccinate, CHEBI:169284, DTXSID901044098, AKOS006238365, 1,4-diethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate, BS-23519, M1348, H11051, Diethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate, AldrichCPR, EN300-7365668, Q27264072

Diethyl L-malate is employed as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It acts as a precursor for asymmetric catalysts and ligands in stereoselective reactions. The compound is also used in flavor and fragrance industries to impart fruity or wine-like notes. Additionally, it serves as a solvent or co-solvent in green chemistry applications.

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