
Catalog Number	AR00EFQD
Chemical Name	3-Hydroxycapric acid methyl ester
CAS Number	56618-58-7
Molecular Formula	C11H22O3
Molecular Weight	202.2906
MDL Number	MFCD07369436
SMILES	CCCCCCC[C@H](CC(=O)OC)O

The application of (R)-Methyl 3-hydroxydecanoate in chemical synthesis lies in its use as a chiral building block in various organic reactions. This compound can serve as a key intermediate that enables the synthesis of more complex molecules with specific stereochemistry requirements. By incorporating (R)-Methyl 3-hydroxydecanoate into a reaction scheme, chemists can access enantiopure products, crucial in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials industries. Its chiral nature imparts specific chemical properties that play a vital role in the creation of diverse chemical structures. In the hands of skilled synthetic chemists, (R)-Methyl 3-hydroxydecanoate serves as a versatile tool for the precise construction of complex molecules, showcasing its significance in the field of chemical synthesis.