(R,R)-(-)-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic acid (CAS No: 21037-34-3) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Cefixime and Cephalosporin g. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: (2R,3R)-2,3-diphenylbutanedioic acid, meso-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic acid
CAS No: 21037-34-3
PubChem CID: 744447
Mol Formula: C16H14O4
Mol Weight: 270.28 g/mol
Used in APIs: Cefixime and Cephalosporin g
IUPAC Name: (2R,3R)-2,3-diphenylbutanedioic acid
API Intermediate Description: (R,R)-(-)-2,3-Diphenylsuccinic acid is a chiral dicarboxylic acid consisting of a succinic acid backbone substituted with phenyl groups at the 2- and 3-positions in the (R,R)-configuration. It appears as a white crystalline solid, sparingly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone.