(R)-o-Isopropylidene glycerol mesylate (CAS No: 83461-40-9) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Cidofovir. 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: (R)-o-Isopropylidene glycerol mesylate, (R)-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl methanesulfonate
CAS No: 83461-40-9
PubChem CID: 15570842
Mol Formula: C7H14O5S
Mol Weight: 210.25 g/mol
Used in API: Cidofovir
IUPAC Name: [(4R)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methyl methanesulfonate
API Intermediate Description: (R)-o-Isopropylidene glycerol mesylate is a chiral building block primarily used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, especially pharmaceuticals like HIV-1 protease inhibitors and certain beta-blockers. Its specific chemical structure makes it a valuable chiral precursor for creating enantiomerically pure products, as it contains a stereochemically defined glycerol backbone.
