Description
D-(+)-Malic Acid Diethyl Ester (CAS No. 7554-28-1) is a high-purity chiral ester derivative of malic acid, widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical applications. With the molecular formula C8H14O5, this compound exhibits excellent reactivity as a chiral building block for asymmetric synthesis, particularly in the production of fine chemicals and bioactive molecules. Its (R)-configuration ensures enantioselective performance, making it invaluable for researchers developing stereospecific compounds. Available in rigorously controlled batches, this ester is characterized by its clear, colorless liquid form and high chemical stability under standard conditions. Suitable for GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis, it meets the stringent requirements of academic, industrial, and pharmaceutical R&D laboratories.
Properties
- CAS Number: 7554-28-1
- Complexity: 177
- IUPAC Name: diethyl (2R)-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-/m1/s1
- InChI Key: VKNUORWMCINMRB-ZCFIWIBFSA-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: D-(+)-Malic Acid Diethyl Ester, Diethyl D-Malate, 879-128-1, 7554-28-1, (R)-Diethyl 2-hydroxysuccinate, Diethyl D-(+)-Malate, diethyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioate, D-(+)-Apple Acid Diethyl Ester, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, diethyl ester, (R)-, AI3-01727, MFCD02093483, (r)-diethyl malate, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, diethyl ester, (2R)-, 1,4-DIETHYL (2R)-2-HYDROXYBUTANEDIOATE, SCHEMBL4388130, C8H14O5, DTXSID90226474, VKNUORWMCINMRB-ZCFIWIBFSA-N, AKOS022185975, CS-W015897, DS-6572, M1351, D81853, EN300-7422260
D-(+)-Malic Acid Diethyl Ester serves as a versatile chiral synthon in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of flavoring agents, fragrances, and optically active compounds. Researchers also utilize it in catalytic reactions and polymer chemistry due to its reactive hydroxyl and ester functionalities. Its high purity makes it ideal for analytical standards and method development in chromatography.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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