(2R)-2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; D-Malic Acid; (+)-Malic acid; (2R)-2-Hydroxy-|butanedioic Acid; (2R)-Malic Acid; (R)-(+)-Malic Acid; (R)-Malic Acid; D-(+)-2-Hydroxysuccinic Acid; D-(+)-Malic Acid; D-Malic Acid

The naturally occuring isomer is the L-form which has been found in apples and many other fruits and plants. Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue, and phoslactomycin B.