Dimethyl L-tartrate is a chiral auxiliary used for the enantioselective epoxidation of allylic alcohols. It is used for asymmetric α-halogenation of acetals. It is a starting material for the synthesis of chiral building blocks.
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ApplicationsDimethyl L-tartrate is a chiral auxiliary used for the enantioselective epoxidation of allylic alcohols. It is used for asymmetric α-halogenation of acetals. It is a starting material for the synthesis of chiral building blocks.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesStable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.