Compound Q&A
What is (2R,3R)-(-)-O,O'-Dibenzoyltartaric Acid Monohydrate (CAS: 62708-56-9)?
Answer
It is a chiral resolving agent with the chemical formula C16H14O8. This white crystalline solid exhibits optical activity and is commonly used in organic chemistry for enantiomer separation. Its diastereomeric form plays a key role in stereochemistry studies and pharmaceutical applications.
About
CAS No
62708-56-9
English Name
(2R,3R)-(-)-O,O'-Dibenzoyltartaric Acid Monohydrate
Molecular Formula
C18H16O9
Molecular Weight
376.31 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)OC(=O)c1ccccc1)OC(=O)c1ccccc1.O
InChIKey
DXDIHODZARUBLA-DTPOWOMPSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
