Dimethyl (S)-(−)-malate
CAS Number617-55-0
FormulaCH3O2CCH2CH(OH)CO2CH3
Mol. Weight162.14 g/mol
Dimethyl (S)-(−)-malate
What is Dimethyl (S)-(−)-malate?
Dimethyl (S)-(−)-malate is a chemical compound with CAS number 617-55-0 and molecular formula CH3O2CCH2CH(OH)CO2CH3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
This chiral synthon has been used to prepare cytochrome P450 metabolites of arachidonic acid,1 and cyclic sulfolanes with HIV-1 protease inhibition potential.2
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3O2CCH2CH(OH)CO2CH3
Molecular Weight
162.14 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
104-108 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.223 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H226-H317-H318
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves
EC Number
432-310-0
WGK Germany
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