Methyl (R)-(−)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate
CAS Number72657-23-9
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight118.13 g/mol
Methyl (R)-(−)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate
What is Methyl (R)-(−)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate?
Methyl (R)-(−)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate is a chemical compound with CAS number 72657-23-9. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
The (R)- and (S)-isomers are bifunctional building blocks for the synthesis of a wide variety of optically active molecules.1,2,3
Specifications
Linear Formula
HOCH2CH(CH3)CO2CH3
Molecular Weight
118.13 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99%
Boiling Point
76-77 °C/12 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.066 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)