Description
Diisopropyl (R)-(+)-malate (CAS No. 83540-97-0) is a high-purity chiral ester derived from malic acid, specifically the (R)-(+)-enantiomer, with the molecular formula C10H18O5. This compound is widely utilized in asymmetric synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and fine chemical production due to its excellent enantiomeric purity and reactivity. It serves as a versatile chiral building block for the preparation of bioactive molecules, catalysts, and specialty polymers. Available in research-grade quantities, our Diisopropyl (R)-(+)-malate undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure ≥98% purity (by HPLC) and optimal performance in sensitive applications. Suitable for use in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and material science, this product is supplied in sealed containers under inert conditions to maintain stability and shelf life.
Properties
- CAS Number: 83540-97-0
- Complexity: 222
- IUPAC Name: diisopropyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O5/c1-6(2)14-9(12)5-8(11)10(13)15-7(3)4/h6-8,11H,5H2,1-4H3/t8-/m1/s1
- InChI Key: XYVHRFVONMVDGK-MRVPVSSYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 218.11542367
- Molecular Formula: C10H18O5
- Molecular Weight: 218.25
- SMILES: CC(C)OC(=O)C[C@H](C(=O)OC(C)C)O
- Topological: 72.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 218.11542367
- Synonyms: 83540-97-0, Diisopropyl (R)-(+)-malate, DTXSID60448449, DTXCID10399270, 623-300-9, (R)-Diisopropyl 2-hydroxysuccinate, dipropan-2-yl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioate, diisopropyl (R)-2-hydroxysuccinate, MFCD00274204, diisopropyl-(R)-(+)-malate, SCHEMBL2246742, XYVHRFVONMVDGK-MRVPVSSYSA-N, DIISOPROPYL(R)-(+)-MALATE, AKOS016843641, DS-4999, DB-075944
Diisopropyl (R)-(+)-malate is a key intermediate in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and ligands for asymmetric catalysis. It is particularly valuable in the preparation of enantioselective catalysts and resolving agents. Researchers also employ this compound in the development of biodegradable polymers and specialty esters. Its high optical purity makes it ideal for stereospecific transformations in synthetic organic chemistry.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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