Resolving Agents / Chiral Agents

Di-Benzoyl-L-Tartaric Acid (DBDTTA-L)

Di-Benzoyl-L-Tartaric Acid (DBDTTA-L) is the L-enantiomer counterpart to DBDTTA, widely used for isolating the opposite enantiomer in chiral resolution processes.

Technical Specifications

Chemical Name(2S,3S)-(+)-Di-O-benzoyl-L-tartaric acid
CAS Number2743-38-6
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: Separation of basic racemates and amino acid derivatives.
  • Stereoselective Synthesis: Reliable chiral auxiliary for synthetic routes.
  • Pharmaceutical API Development: Isolation of enantiopure compounds at scale.
  • Medicinal Research: Analytical and preparative enantiomeric separations.