CAS 442159-34-4

Benzyl (2S,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutyrate

Controlled Product

CAS: 442159-34-4

Applications Benzyl (2S,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutyrate is an intermediate in the synthesis of (S)-α-Acetolactic Acid (A163805), one of the enantiomers of acetolactate, which is the substrate of Acetolactate decarboxylase, which catalyzes the conversion of both enantiomers of acetolactate to the (R)-enantiomer of acetoin.
References Makino, K., et al.: Synlett., 4, 613 (2002);

Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 224.25

Ref: TR-B279185