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(S,S)-(−)-1,4-Dimethoxy-2,3-butanediol (CAS 50622-10-1)

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Alternate Names:
1,4-Di-O-methyl-L-threitol
CAS Number:
50622-10-1
Molecular Weight:
150.17
Molecular Formula:
C6H14O4
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(S,S)-(−)-1,4-Dimethoxy-2,3-butanediol functions as a chiral building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of intermediates and chemicals. Its mechanism of action involves participating in asymmetric synthesis reactions, where its chiral nature allows for the creation of enantiomerically pure compounds. (S,S)-(−)-1,4-Dimethoxy-2,3-Butanediol serves as a component in the development of new chemical entities and materials, contributing to the advancement of synthetic methodologies and the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical control. Its role in the experimental applications involves enabling the creation of structurally diverse compounds with specific stereochemical properties. At the molecular level, (S,S)-(−)-1,4-Dimethoxy-2,3-butanediol interacts with other reagents and catalysts to facilitate the formation of chiral centers, ultimately leading to the synthesis of valuable chemical intermediates.


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(S,S)-(−)-1,4-Dimethoxy-2,3-butanediol, 1 g

sc-253456
1 g
$250.00