(4R,6S)-6-Hydroxymethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-acetic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester

• CAT Number: R005957
• CAS Number: 124655-09-0
• Molecular Formula: C13H24O5
• Molecular Weight: 260.33
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,4-Dideoxy-3,5-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-erythro-hexonic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; 2-[(4R,6S)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl]acetic Acid tert-Butyl Ester
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: tert-butyl 2-[(4R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl]acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H24O5/c1-12(2,3)18-11(15)7-9-6-10(8-14)17-13(4,5)16-9/h9-10,14H,6-8H2,1-5H3/t9-,10+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: CFRUAOXMCVQMFP-ZJUUUORDSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(OC(CC(O1)CO)CC(=O)OC(C)(C)C)C

(4R,6S)-6-Hydroxymethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-acetic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester (Cat No.: R005957) is a chiral, protected acetal derivative commonly used as an intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry. The dioxane ring provides a stable, sterically hindered framework, while the tert-butyl ester protects the carboxylic acid functionality, facilitating selective reactions during multi-step synthesis. The hydroxymethyl group offers further reactivity, making it valuable in the construction of complex molecules, including nucleoside analogs and enzyme inhibitors. Its stereochemistry supports applications in asymmetric synthesis and drug development.