(R)-2-Methyl-1,4-butanediol (CAS 22644-28-6)
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(R)-2-Methyl-1,4-butanediol is a chiral compound that is employed in research focused on synthetic organic chemistry and material science. As an enantiomerically pure diol, it is often used as a building block in the synthesis of other chiral molecules, including intermediates and complex organic compounds. The presence of two hydroxyl groups allows for selective reactions such as esterification or etherification, making (R)-2-Methyl-1,4-butanediol a versatile reagent in the construction of various polymeric materials and fine chemicals. Additionally, researchers study its behavior as a chiral ligand or chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis reactions, which are fundamental for producing optically active substances with high enantiomeric excess. Its applications extend to the field of green chemistry, where it is investigated as a potential biodegradable alternative to more toxic solvents and chemical intermediates.
(R)-2-Methyl-1,4-butanediol (CAS 22644-28-6) References
- A synthetic entry to pladienolide B and FD-895. | Mandel, AL., et al. 2007. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 17: 5159-64. PMID: 17681759
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(R)-2-Methyl-1,4-butanediol, 1 ml | sc-229114 | 1 ml | $230.00 |