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

Catalog number: L13980.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog number: L13980.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: L13980.06
also known as L13980-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
14618-80-5
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-[(benzyloxy)methyl]oxirane
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
InChI Key
QNYBOILAKBSWFG-JTQLQIEISA-N
SMILES
C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)[C@H]1CO1
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Refractive Index
1.5160-1.5200 @ 20?C
Form
Liquid
Optical Rotation
-5.2 ± 0.2? (c=5 in toluene)
Assay (GC)
≥98.0%

Description

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.
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