Resolving Agents / Chiral Agents
Di-Benzoyl-D-Tartaric Acid (DBDTTA)
Di-Benzoyl-D-Tartaric Acid (DBDTTA) is a classical chiral resolving agent used for efficient separation of racemic mixtures into pure enantiomers for API and intermediate production.
Technical Specifications
Chemical Name(2R,3R)-(-)-Di-O-benzoyl-D-tartaric acid
CAS Number17026-42-5
Molecular FormulaC18H14O8
Molecular Weight358.30 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder
Assay (HPLC)>99.0%
Specific Optical Rotation-110° to -118° (c=1 in MeOH)
StorageStore in a cool, dry place; keep tightly sealed
Recommended Applications
- Chiral Resolution: Resolving racemic amines, amino acids via fractional crystallization.
- Asymmetric Synthesis: Versatile chiral auxiliary for stereoselective transformations.
- API Production: Cost-effective large-scale enantiomeric separation.
- Medicinal Chemistry: Research reagent for enantiomer screening.