Stereochemistry, the study of the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules, is a fundamental principle that underpins many critical scientific and industrial applications, particularly in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. The precise spatial orientation of atoms can dramatically influence a molecule's properties, biological activity, and interactions. Consequently, the ability to synthesize molecules with specific stereochemistry, often referred to as chiral chemistry, is of paramount importance. Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate (CAS 56816-01-4) stands as a prime example of a meticulously designed chiral intermediate that enables such precision.

As a molecule exhibiting chirality, Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate exists in two non-superimposable mirror-image forms: (S) and (R). For many applications, particularly in drug development, only one of these enantiomers possesses the desired therapeutic effect, while the other might be inactive or even detrimental. This necessitates the use of stereochemically pure starting materials and intermediates. Our role as a manufacturer and supplier of high-purity Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate is to provide scientists and engineers with this essential precision tool.

The utility of this specific (S)-enantiomer extends to its use as a crucial building block in organic synthesis. It plays a key role in constructing complex molecular frameworks where the introduction of specific chiral centers is required. For instance, its ability to facilitate the introduction of t-Boc protection groups is invaluable in multi-step syntheses of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals. By ensuring the correct stereochemical outcome, it helps streamline research and development, reducing the need for tedious separation processes later in the synthesis.

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