CAS 60456-23-7

(-)-Glycidol

Description:

(-)-Glycidol, also known as (S)-glycidol, is a chiral epoxide with the molecular formula C3H6O2. It is characterized by a three-membered cyclic ether structure, which contributes to its reactivity and utility in organic synthesis. This compound is a colorless liquid at room temperature and has a characteristic sweet odor. (-)-Glycidol is soluble in water and many organic solvents, making it versatile for various applications. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. The presence of the epoxide group allows for further functionalization, enabling the formation of a wide range of derivatives. Additionally, (-)-Glycidol exhibits chirality, which can influence its biological activity and interactions in chemical reactions. Safety considerations are important when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested. Overall, (-)-Glycidol is a valuable compound in synthetic organic chemistry due to its unique structural features and reactivity.

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3-4H,1-2H2/t3-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=CTKINSOISVBQLD-VKHMYHEASA-N

SMILES: C(O)[C@H]1CO1

Synonyms:

• (-)-2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol
• (-)-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Glycidol
• (-)-Glycidol
• (2S)-2-Oxiranemethanol
• (2S)-2-Oxiranylmethanol
• (S)-2-Oxiranemethanol
• (S)-Oxiran-2-ylmethanol
• (S)-Oxiranemethanol
• 2-Oxiranemethanol (2S)-
• Oxiranemethanol, (2S)-
• Oxiranemethanol, (S)-
• S-Glycidyl alcohol

(S)-(-)-Glycidol

CAS: 60456-23-7

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: >96.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light orange to Yellow clear liquid

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: 3B-G0364

(S)-(-)-Glycidol, 99+%, ee 99+%

CAS: 60456-23-7

(S)-(-)-Glycidol is employed in the synthesis of chiral (E)-allylic alcohol side-chains for introduction into prostacyclin and prostaglandin frameworks by cross-metathesis. Also used as a starting reagent to synthesize non-peptidic HIV protease inhibitors. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand prod

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: 99+%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Colorless to yellow

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: 02-H63502

(S)-Oxiran-2-ylmethanol

CAS: 60456-23-7

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 74.079

Ref: 10-F091841

(2S)-(-)-3-Hydroxy-1,2-propenoxide

CAS: 60456-23-7

(2S)-(-)-3-Hydroxy-1,2-propenoxide

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Light yellow Liquid

Molecular weight: 74.07854

Ref: 54-OR42180

(S)-(-)-Glycidol

Controlled Product

CAS: 60456-23-7

Applications (S)-(-)-Glycidol is a cyclic AB 2-type monomer that can be polymerized in a ring-opening multibranching polymerization. S)-(-)-Glycidol is also used as a starting reagent to synthesize non-peptidic HIV protease inhibitors.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Chiummiento, L., et al.: Tetrahedron, 65, 5984 (2009); Tokar, R., et al.: Macromolecules, 27, 320 (1994)

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: TR-G615690

(S)-(-)-Glycidol

CAS: 60456-23-7

(S)-Oxiran-2-ylmethanol

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: 98% (GC)

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: IN-DG40406