Compound Q&A
How is Diisopropyl (2S,3S)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate (CAS: 62961-64-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
Diisopropyl (2S,3S)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate is usually synthesized via a multi-step process involving the reaction of diisopropyl succinyl chloride with sodium hydroxide to form the sodium salt, which is then converted to the diisopropyl ester via esterification. This process requires careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
62961-64-2
English Name
Diisopropyl (2S,3S)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate
Molecular Formula
C10H18O6
Molecular Weight
234.25 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)OC(=O)C(C(C(=O)OC(C)C)O)O
InChIKey
XEBCWEDRGPSHQH-YUMQZZPRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
