Dimethyl 2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-tartrate
[CAS# 37031-29-1]

Identification

• Name: Dimethyl 2,3-O-isopropylidene-L-tartrate
• Synonyms: (4R,5R)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4,5-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄O₆
• Molecular Weight: 218.20
• CAS Registry Number: 37031-29-1
• EC Number: 609-324-2

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (33 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.183±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 40-43 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Khalikova, G. M.; Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry 2011, V47(9), P1439-1440.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319