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(S)-(−)-α-Amino-γ-butyrolactone hydrobromide is a vital organic compound extensively employed in diverse scientific research applications. Its significance lies in serving as a synthetic intermediate for the preparation of a wide range of compounds. It serves as a fundamental starting material for synthesizing an array of compounds, including chiral amines, aminoalcohols, and amino acids. Additionally, it acts as a reagent in organic synthesis and functions as a ligand in asymmetric catalysis. The mechanism of action underlying (S)-(−)-α-Amino-γ-butyrolactone hydrobromide is not yet fully elucidated. However, it is believed to involve the formation of a transient intermediate, which subsequently undergoes conversion into the desired product. This intermediate arises from the reaction between bromine, base, and the dihydrofuran-2-one.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(S)-(−)-α-Amino-γ-butyrolactone hydrobromide, 1 g | sc-253483 | 1 g | $42.00 |