(+)-O,O’-Di-p-toluoyl-D-tartaric Acid

• CAT Number: R006663
• CAS Number: 32634-68-7
• Molecular Formula: C20H18O8
• Molecular Weight: 386.36
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: O,O’-Di-p-toluoyl-Dg-tartaric Acid; (2S,3S)-(+)-Di-O-4-toluoyltartaric Acid;?2,3-Bis-(4-methyl-benzoyloxy)-succinic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S,3S)-2,3-bis[(4-methylbenzoyl)oxy]butanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H18O8/c1-11-3-7-13(8-4-11)19(25)27-15(17(21)22)16(18(23)24)28-20(26)14-9-5-12(2)6-10-14/h3-10,15-16H,1-2H3,(H,21,22)(H,23,24)/t15-,16-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: CMIBUZBMZCBCAT-HOTGVXAUSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O[C@@H]([C@@H](C(=O)O)OC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C)C(=O)O

(+)-O,O’-Di-p-toluoyl-D-tartaric acid（Cat No.:R006663）is a chiral resolving agent derived from D-tartaric acid, featuring esterification with p-toluoyl groups. It is widely used in stereoselective synthesis and chiral resolution of racemic amines and alcohols, forming diastereomeric salts that can be separated by crystallization. The compound is valued for its high enantiomeric selectivity and ease of recovery. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid, soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol. This reagent plays a crucial role in producing optically pure compounds for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.