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(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L06586.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L06586.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: L06586.06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
24347-58-8
IUPAC Name
butane-2,3-diol
Molecular Formula
C4H10O2
InChI Key
OWBTYPJTUOEWEK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC(O)C(C)O
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Form
Liquid
Optical Rotation
-12° to -14° (Neat)
Refractive Index
1.4295-1.4340 @ 20°C

Description

(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol is used as a chiral auxiliary, chiral ligand and building block. Cyclocondenses with ketones for (13)C NMR determination of optical purity. It is used in the resolution of carbonyl compounds in gas chromatography.

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Applications
(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol is used as a chiral auxiliary, chiral ligand and building block. Cyclocondenses with ketones for (13)C NMR determination of optical purity. It is used in the resolution of carbonyl compounds in gas chromatography.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, Chloroformates, Reducing agents. Air sensitive.
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