L-Menthyl 2,2-Dihydroxyacetate is used as a reagent in the synthesis of Lamivudine (L172500); a potent nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. L-Menthyl 2,2-Dihydroxyacetate is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of 4-acetoxy-3-hydroxyethylazetidin-2-one, a key intermediate for the preparation of penem and carbapenem antibiotics.
SKU | RCLST541912 |
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CAS number | 111969-64-3 |
Molecular Formula | C12H22O4 |
Catalog Number | RCLST541912 |
Chemical Name | L-Menthyl 2,2-Dihydroxyacetate |
Boiling Pt | No Data Available |
Molecular Weight | 230.3 |
Melting Pt | 79-82°C |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | White Solid |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
HS Commidity Code | 2918.19.9000 |