90414-36-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate
• Synonyms: (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate;Butanoicacid, 3,4-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, (3S)-;Methyl (S)-3,4-Dihydroxybutanoate;-Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate
• CAS NO: 90414-36-1
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 134.13
• Mol File: 90414-36-1.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate(90414-36-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate(90414-36-1)

Safety Data

• HazardClass: IRRITANT
• Hazardous Substances Data: 90414-36-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate, also known as L-methyl erythritol, is a chemical compound commonly used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is a derivative of erythritol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate possesses two hydroxyl groups and a carboxylic acid group, making it a valuable building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. It is also utilized in the production of flavoring agents and fragrances due to its sweet and fruity odor. Furthermore, (S)-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybutanoate has potential applications in the food industry as a low-calorie sweetener and in the production of biodegradable polymers. Overall, this compound is versatile and offers a wide range of uses in different industries.

Upstream product

• 617-55-0 dimethyl (S)-malate 

Downstream Products

• 175843-36-4 (-)-Methyl (3S)-4-(tert-butyldiphenylsiloxy)-3-<(2-methoxyethoxy)methoxy>butanoate 
• 603040-43-3 [(S)-2-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-[1,3]dioxolan-4-yl]-acetic acid methyl ester 
• 95422-24-5 methyl (3S)-3,4-O-isopropylidene-3,4-dihydroxybutanoate 
• 5469-16-9 (3S)-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone 
• 1433900-59-4 (S)-methyl 3-benzyloxy-4-(tert-butyl)dimethylsilyloxybutanoate 
• 667421-82-1 methyl (3S)-4-tert-butyldiphenylsiloxy-3-triethylsiloxybutanoate 
• 127924-58-7 (5S,6S)-6-(tert-Butyl-diphenyl-silanyloxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazinane-3,4,5-tricarboxylic acid 3,4-di-tert-butyl ester 5-methyl ester 
• 127924-58-7 (5R,6S)-6-(tert-Butyl-diphenyl-silanyloxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazinane-3,4,5-tricarboxylic acid 3,4-di-tert-butyl ester 5-methyl ester 
• 127924-57-6 C₃₁H₄₆N₂O₈Si 
• 127924-56-5 C₃₁H₄₆N₂O₈Si 
• 144460-18-4 (S)-3-(tert-Butyl-diphenyl-silanyloxy)-4-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-butyric acid methyl ester 
• 157758-36-6 (S)-methyl 3-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-4-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxy)butanoate 
• 162584-13-6 methyl (2R,3S)-3-benzyloxymethoxy-4-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-methylbutanoate 
• 185909-44-8 (S)-4-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-(4-methoxy-benzyloxy)-butyric acid methyl ester 

Relevant articles and documents

A Highly Stereoselective Route to the Four Stereoisomers of a Six-Carbon Synthon

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