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(-)-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid hydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16180.0E
2500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(-)-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid hydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16180.0E
2500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A16180.0E
also known as A16180-0E
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
62708-56-9
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S)-2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)butanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C18H14O8
InChI Key
YONLFQNRGZXBBF-OKILXGFUSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)[C@@H](OC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)[C@@H](OC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
≤5.7% (<1.2 waters)
Form
Crystalline powder or powder
Optical Rotation
-110 ± 3? (c=5 in ethanol)
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5% (Dry wt. basis)

Description

(-)-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid is used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agro chemical industries. It is used as chiral auxiliary in organic synthesis and as a resolution agent in the synthesis of rameleton.

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Applications
(-)-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid is used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agro chemical industries. It is used as chiral auxiliary in organic synthesis and as a resolution agent in the synthesis of rameleton.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, acetone and organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
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