Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL13980.03
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82.60
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS14618-80-5
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-[(benzyloxy)methyl]oxirane
Molecular FormulaC10H12O2
InChI KeyQNYBOILAKBSWFG-JTQLQIEISA-N
SMILESC(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)[C@H]1CO1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Refractive Index1.5160-1.5200 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Optical Rotation-5.2 ± 0.2? (c=5 in toluene)
Assay (GC)≥98.0%
Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether is used in the preparation of the lactone fragment of compactin and mevinolin. Chiron in the preparation of syn-1,3-polyols, dideoxynucleosides, and a spiroacetal cyanohydrin.

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Applications
Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether is used in the preparation of the lactone fragment of compactin and mevinolin. Chiron in the preparation of syn-1,3-polyols, dideoxynucleosides, and a spiroacetal cyanohydrin.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

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  2. Fatih M. Uckun; Chen Mao, Alexei O. Vassilev; He Huang; Shyi-Tai Jan. Structure-based design of a novel synthetic spiroketal pyran as a pharmacophore for the marine natural product spongistatin 1. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 2000, 10, (6), 541-545.