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Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid
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Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid is an organic chiral resolving agent and intermediate, primarily used in asymmetric synthesis, pharmaceutical chiral resolution, and as a building block for fine chemicals. Its optical purity and stability make it valuable in producing enantiomerically pure compounds. CAS 17026-42-5, molecular formula C18H14O8 (C6H5COOCH(COOH)CH(COOH)OCOC6H5), molecular weight 358.30 g/mol. Store at ambient conditions. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 151 - 154°C |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Specific Optical Rotation[α]D20 | 114° ~ 117° |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90029560 |
| CAS Number | 17026-42-5 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3S)-2,3-dibenzoyloxybutanedioic acid |
| EC Number | 241-097-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5COOCH(COOH)CH(COOH)OCOC6H5 |
| Molecular Weight | 358.30 |
| Exact Mass | 358.0689 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O[C@@H]([C@@H](C(=O)O)OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | YONLFQNRGZXBBF-KBPBESRZSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H14O8/c19-15(20)13(25-17(23)11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16(21)22)26-18(24)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13-14H,(H,19,20)(H,21,22)/t13-,14-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 1550213 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918.13.50.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2918130000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (+)-2,3-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid
- (+)-Dibenzoyltartaric acid
- (+)-O,O-Dibenzoyltartaric acid
- (2S,3S)-2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)butanedioic acid
- (2S,3S)-2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)succinic acid
- (2S,3S)-2,3-dibenzoyloxybutanedioic acid
- (S-(R*,R*))-2,3-Bis(benzoyloxy)succinic acid
- Butanedioic acid, 2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)-, (2S,3S)-
- D-Dibenzoyltartaric acid
- Tartaric acid, dibenzoate, (+)-
Frequently asked questions
What is dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid commonly used for?
Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid is primarily used as a chiral resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis, particularly for separating enantiomers of racemic mixtures, and in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid?
The chemical formula is **C₁₈H₁₄O₈** (C₆H₅COOCH(COOH)CH(COOH)OCOC₆H₅) with a molecular weight of **358.30 g/mol**.
How should dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent degradation.
What purity grades of dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **analytical grade (≥98% purity)** and **synthetic grade (≥95% purity)** dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid.
Can Molekula supply dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg drums) for dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid upon request.
What documentation is provided with an order of dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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