CAS 608-89-9

1-Ethyl 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)butanedioate

Description:

1-Ethyl 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)butanedioate, with CAS number 608-89-9, is an organic compound characterized by its dihydroxy and ester functional groups. This substance features a butanedioate backbone, which is a dicarboxylic acid derivative, and is specifically configured with two hydroxyl groups at the 2 and 3 positions, contributing to its reactivity and solubility in polar solvents. The ethyl group enhances its hydrophobic character compared to other derivatives, influencing its physical properties such as boiling and melting points. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its form and purity. It is soluble in water and various organic solvents, making it useful in chemical synthesis and as an intermediate in organic reactions. The stereochemistry indicated by (2R,3R) suggests specific spatial arrangements of the hydroxyl groups, which can affect the compound's biological activity and interactions. Overall, 1-Ethyl 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)butanedioate is significant in various chemical applications, particularly in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₆

InChI: InChI=1/C6H10O6/c1-2-12-6(11)4(8)3(7)5(9)10/h3-4,7-8H,2H2,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=ZUDZWKJBYZAGBS-QWWZWVQMSA-N

SMILES: [C@@H]([C@H](C(O)=O)O)(C(OCC)=O)O

Synonyms:

• 1-Ethyl 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)butanedioate
• 4-Ethoxy-2,3-Dihydroxy-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
• Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, 1-ethyl ester
• Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, monoethyl ester
• Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- [R-(R*,R*)]-, monoethyl ester
• Ethyl acid tartrate
• Ethyl tartrate, acid
• Monoethyl tartrate
• Tartaric acid, ethyl ester
• Tartaric acid, monoethyl ester
• Ethyl hydrogen (R-(R*,R*))-tartrate
• 4-ethoxy-2,3-dihydroxy-4-keto-butyric acid
• 4-ethoxy-2,3-dihydroxy-4-oxo-butanoic acid
• (2R,3R)-4-Ethoxy-2,3-dihydroxy-4-oxobutanoic acid
• L-Tartaric acid hydrogen 1-ethyl ester
• Ethyl hydrogen (-)-tartra

D-Tartaric Acid Monoethyl Ester

CAS: 608-89-9

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₆

Molecular weight: 178.14

Ref: 4Z-T-216011

Ethyl Acid Tartrate

CAS: 608-89-9

Applications 4-​Ethoxy-​2,​3-​dihydroxy-​4-​oxobutanoic acid was studied for to be a possibe bifunctional gasoline-​methanol additive.
References Jiang, X., et al.: Asian J. Chem., 25, 8451-54 (2013);

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₆

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 178.14

Ref: TR-E679620