(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol

CAS: 6290-03-5

Ref. 3D-FB01770

Product Information

• Name: (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
• Synonyms: (R)-(-)-1,3-Butylene glycol, (-)-1,3-Butanediol, (3R)-1,3-Butanediol, (3R)-Butan-1,3-diol, (3R)-Butane-1,3-diol, 1,3-Butanediol, (3R)-, 1,3-Butanediol, (R)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Butane-1,3-diol

Description

(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is a chiral compound that belongs to the group of organic compounds called diols. It is used in the fermentation of Candida parapsilosis and other yeast species to produce enantiomerically pure (S)-(-)-1,3-butanediol. The racemate can be converted into the two enantiomers by chemical means or by enzymatic resolution. The process for large-scale production is similar to that for ethanol fermentation, but with 2-propanol as substrate instead of glucose. The fermentor has been shown to be effective at producing large quantities of 1,3-butanediol in a short time period.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 90.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 98%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid