Appearance:
white to light yellow crystal powder
Molecular Weight:
376.31
Boiling Point:
669.9 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point:
88-90℃
Flash Point:
358.9 °C
Alpha:
-115 o (C=5, ETHANOL)
Refractive index:
-108.5 ° (C=1, EtOH)
Solubility:
soluble in water
L-DBTA (H2O) denotes the monohydrate form of L-Dibenzoyltartaric acid, a chiral resolving agent derived from tartaric acid. Its core synthesis involves esterification followed by hydration, yielding the formula C16H14O8 and CAS 60978-57-8. This compound is primarily utilized for enantiomeric separation in pharmaceutical intermediates.
Store in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis. Use appropriate PPE against skin irritation; not intended for direct clinical administration as a drug substance.