Chemical Name: | 2,5-Oxazolidinedione, 4-(1-methylethyl)-, (S)- |
CAS Number: | 24601-74-9 |
Product Number: | AG002OPE(AGN-PC-0O87BZ) |
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Molecular Formula: | C6H9NO3 |
Molecular Weight: | 143.1406 |
(S)-4-Isopropyloxazolidine-2,5-dione is a versatile compound widely employed in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and reactivity. This chiral oxazolidine derivative serves as an important building block in various organic transformations, particularly in asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Its asymmetric nature and functional groups make it a valuable reagent for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds with high optical purity. The (S)-4-Isopropyloxazolidine-2,5-dione can act as a chiral auxiliary, enabling the asymmetric induction in reactions, leading to the formation of stereochemically enriched molecules. Additionally, this compound is utilized in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals where stereocontrol is crucial for the biological activity or desired properties of the target molecules. Its efficient use in chemical synthesis has made it a valuable tool in the hands of synthetic chemists for the construction of complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry.