Product overview
S(-)-3-Hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactone is a versatile chiral lactone used as a building block for pharmaceutical intermediates including oxiracetam-related and hydroxytetrahydrofuran routes. Optical purity, water, assay and impurity profile should be confirmed for the synthesis route.
Function & Usage
- Applications
Provides functional performance in the following evaluated uses: Chiral building block and chiral-pool synthesis, (R)-GABOB intermediate, (S)-Oxiracetam intermediate, Precursor to S-3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran. Final suitability depends on grade, formulation testing and destination-market requirements.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Fine Chemicals
- Subcategory:
- Chiral Pharmaceutical Intermediates
- CAS No.:
- 7331-52-4
- Form:
- Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Chiral pharmaceutical-intermediate grade; specification by quotation
- Applications:
- Chiral building block and chiral-pool synthesis, (R)-GABOB intermediate, (S)-Oxiracetam intermediate, Precursor to S-3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran
- Hazard / Transport:
- May be harmful or irritating by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact depending on purity and form. Control dust or vapor exposure and confirm classification, incompatibilities and transport status from the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat and ignition sources and segregate from oxidizing agents and other incompatible materials identified in the current SDS.