Chemical Name: | Propanoic acid, 3-(acetylthio)-2-methyl-, methyl ester, (R)- |
CAS Number: | 86961-07-1 |
Product Number: | AG003RIX(AGN-PC-0OKQ6S) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H12O3S |
Molecular Weight: | 176.2334 |
The Methyl (R)-(+)-3-(Acetylthio)-2-methylpropionate is a valuable chiral building block commonly used in organic synthesis. Its chirality, derived from the R configuration, imparts specific stereochemical properties essential for the creation of asymmetric molecules in chemical reactions.This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Due to its stereochemical purity, it is particularly sought after in the production of chiral drugs, where precise configuration is crucial for biological activity and selectivity.In chemical synthesis, Methyl (R)-(+)-3-(Acetylthio)-2-methylpropionate can participate in a variety of reactions such as acylation, alkylation, and esterification to introduce its chiral motif into target molecules. Its versatility and stereochemistry make it a valuable tool for controlling the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in complex organic compounds.