(S)-(-)-2-Methoxypropionic Acid

• CAT Number: R003291
• CAS Number: 23953-00-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 104.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-Methoxy-propanoic Acid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-methoxypropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(7-2)4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)/t3-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: ICPWFHKNYYRBSZ-VKHMYHEASA-N
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)O)OC

(S)-(-)-2-Methoxypropionic acid(CAT: R003291) is a chiral carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₄H₈O₃, featuring a methoxy group at the α-position relative to the carboxyl functionality. Appearing as a colorless to pale yellow liquid, it is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. The (S)-enantiomer’s defined stereochemistry makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, serving as a building block or chiral auxiliary in the preparation of optically active pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its functional groups allow for esterification, amidation, and other derivatization reactions, making (S)-(-)-2-methoxypropionic acid a versatile intermediate in stereoselective organic and medicinal chemistry research.