
Catalog Number	AR01ISQL
Chemical Name	Butanoic acid, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-, (S)-
CAS Number	65842-58-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.1577
MDL Number	MFCD31556509
SMILES	CO[C@H](C(=O)O)C(C)C

The application of Butanoic acid, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-, (S)- in chemical synthesis lies in its versatile properties as a chiral building block. This compound, known for its unique stereochemistry, plays a crucial role in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. By incorporating Butanoic acid, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-, (S)- into organic reactions, chemists can introduce specific chirality into target molecules, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds with precise biological activity. Moreover, this compound's structural characteristics make it a valuable intermediate for the construction of complex molecules in asymmetric synthesis, enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of chemical transformations.