(S)-2,2'-Dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl

Ref. 3D-ADA64087

Product Information

• Name: (S)-2,2'-Dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (S)-2,2'-Dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl is a fluorescent compound that is used in electroluminescent devices. It can be made by reacting sodium carbonate with n-dimethyl formamide at temperatures around 120 °C. The luminescence of (S)-2,2'-dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl can be quenched by the presence of certain materials such as trifluoride or chlorine. This compound is an enantiomer of 2,2'-dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl. The red shift in the emission spectrum for (S)-2,2'-dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl compared to 2,2'-dimethoxy-1,1'-binaphthyl is due to the difference in the orientation of its two methyl groups.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 314.38 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₂H₁₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%