Dimethyl L-(-)-Malate - ≥97% , CAS No.617-55-0

CAS: 617-55-0 Cat. No.: D707242 Molecular Weight: 162.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 1724363 EC Number: 432-310-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥97%
Synonyms
L-(-)-Apple Acid Dimethyl Ester | L-(-)-Malic Acid Dimethyl Ester | Dimethyl (S)-2-hydroxysuccinate | Dimethyl L-malate | Dimethyl (S)-()-malate
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
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Why this grade

≥97% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
L-(-)-Apple Acid Dimethyl Ester | L-(-)-Malic Acid Dimethyl Ester | Dimethyl (S)-2-hydroxysuccinate | Dimethyl L-malate | Dimethyl (S)-()-malate
Specifications & Purity
≥97%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCOC(=O)CC(C(=O)OC)O
IUPAC Namedimethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate
InChIKeyYSEKNCXYRGKTBJ-BYPYZUCNSA-N
INCHI1S/C6H10O5/c1-10-5(8)3-4(7)6(9)11-2/h4,7H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m0/s1
Isomeric SMILES COC(=O)C[C@@H](C(=O)OC)O
WGK Germany 3
UN Number 1993
Packing Group III
Molecular Weight 162.14
Beilstein 1724363
Reaxy-Rn 1724362
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Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassHydroxy acids and derivatives
SubclassBeta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentBeta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Fatty acid methyl esters  Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives  Methyl esters  Secondary alcohols  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Beta-hydroxy acid - Fatty acid methyl ester - Fatty acid ester - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Fatty acyl - Methyl ester - Carboxylic acid ester - Secondary alcohol - Carboxylic acid derivative - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2527396Certificate of AnalysisJul 12, 2025 D707242
F2527415Certificate of AnalysisJul 12, 2025 D707242
Chemical and Physical Properties
Refractive Index1.435
Specific Rotation[α]-7 ° (neat)
Flash Point(°C)55 °C
Boil Point(°C)108 °C/1 mmHg
Molecular Weight162.140 g/mol
XLogP3-0.700
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass162.053 Da
Monoisotopic Mass162.053 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area72.800 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity153.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Rong Yang, Guozhang Gu, Chen Tang, Zhicheng Miao, Hongwei Cao, Guoxiang Zou, Jinchun Li.  (2022)  Super-tough and flame-retardant poly(lactic acid) materials using a phosphorus-containing malic acid-based copolyester by reactive blending.  POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.109889]
2. Guozhang Gu, Huaiyang Cai, Yutao Wang, Chen Tang, Guoxiang Zou, Jinchun Li, Rong Yang.  (2024)  Preparation of super toughened flame-retardant polylactic acid with an in situ hyperbranched structure by reactive blending with a phosphorus-containing copolyester and hexamethylene glycidyl cyclotriphosphazene.  CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.cej.2024.156136]
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