(2S)-2-[(But-2-en-1-yl)oxy]propanoic acid

What it is

(2S)-2-[(But-2-en-1-yl)oxy]propanoic acid is a chiral organic compound featuring a but-2-en-1-yloxy functional group attached to a propanoic acid backbone. This specialty material typically appears as a viscous liquid or crystalline solid depending on purity and temperature, and it serves as a functionalized building block in organic synthesis.

Common Uses

Applications include its use as a specialized intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and fine chemical derivatives. It is commonly used in research and development settings for the modular assembly of chiral precursors requiring specific ether and carboxylic acid functionalities.