(R)-(−)-2-Decanol (CAS 33758-15-5)
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(R)-(−)-2-Decanol is a chiral secondary alcohol that has attention in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. It is often used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, providing insights into the principles of stereochemistry and the development of enantioselective reactions. The study of its physicochemical properties, such as boiling point, solubility, and optical rotation, also provides fundamental data for researchers involved in the design of novel organic compounds. In the area of green chemistry, (R)-(−)-2-Decanol is explored as a potential bio-based solvent or as a precursor for environmentally friendly surfactants and emulsifiers, contributing to the industry′s move towards sustainable practices. Additionally, because of its chirality and the fact that many biological systems are chirally sensitive, it′s used in olfaction research to understand the role of molecular chirality in odor perception.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(R)-(−)-2-Decanol, 1 g | sc-229045 | 1 g | $99.00 |