Di-p-toluoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate (CAS No: 71607-31-3) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate. 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: D-Tartaric acid 2,3-di-p-toluoyl ester monohydrate, Tofacitinib Impurity 164, Butanedioic acid, 2,3-bis((4-methylbenzoyl)oxy)-, hydrate (1:1), (2S,3S)-
CAS No: 71607-31-3
PubChem CID: 12297759
Mol Formula: C20H20O9
Mol Weight: 404.4 g/mol
Used in API: Rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate
IUPAC Name: (2S,3S)-2,3-bis[(4-methylbenzoyl)oxy]butanedioic acid;hydrate
API Intermediate Description: Di-p-toluoyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate is primarily used as a chiral resolving agent in the pharmaceutical industry to separate enantiomers (mirror-image molecules) in racemic mixtures. Its other uses include serving as a reagent in organic synthesis, a chiral auxiliary for creating specific stereochemistry in drug development, and as a biochemical reagent in research. It can also be explored for food industry applications like flavor enhancement and stabilization, and as a component in analytical methods.
