(R)-(+)-Glycidol (CAS 57044-25-4)

(R)-(+)-Glycidol stands as a significant chiral epoxide employed extensively within the realm of organic synthesis. Its versatility and usefulness as a reagent make it invaluable for various synthetic transformations. In the domain of scientific research, (R)-(+)-Glycidol finds wide-ranging applications. Its role extends to being a foundational component in the synthesis of chiral compounds, including chiral alcohols, amines, and acids. Moreover, (R)-(+)-Glycidol exhibits catalytic properties, enabling its utilization in facilitating a myriad of reactions such as the Diels-Alder reaction and the epoxidation of alkenes. As an epoxide, (R)-(+)-Glycidol assumes a three-membered ring structure with an oxygen atom. This configuration imbues it with high reactivity, enabling it to engage in a diverse array of reactions encompassing addition, ring-opening, and cycloaddition reactions. Furthermore, (R)-Glycidol can serve as a catalyst for various reactions, including the Diels-Alder reaction and the epoxidation of alkenes.