(R)-1,1'-Bi-2-Naphthol

CAS: 18531-94-7

Ref. 3D-FB04526

Product Information

• Name: (R)-1,1'-Bi-2-Naphthol
• Synonyms: (R)-(+)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-dinaphthyl, (+)-(1R)-[1,1'-Binaphthalene]-2,2'-diol, (+)-(R)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthyl, (+)-1,1'-Bi-2-naphthol, (+)-1,1'-Binaphthyl-2,2'-diol, (+)-1,1′-Bis(2-naphthol), (+)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthalene, (+)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthyl, (+)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-dinaphthyl, (+)-2,2′-Binaphthol, (+)-2,2′-Dihydroxydinaphthyl, (+)-Bi-2-naphthol, (+)-Bi-β-naphthol, (R)-(+)-1,1'-Binaphthalene-2,2'-Diol, (R)-(+)-1,1′-Bi-2-naphthol, (R)-(+)-Bi-β-naphthol, (R)-(+)-Binol, (R)-1,1'-Binaphth-2,2'-diol, (R)-1,1'-Binaphthyl-2,2'-diol, (R)-1,1'-Bis-2-naphthol, (R)-2,2'-Binaphthol, (R)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthalene, (R)-Bi-2-naphthol, (R)-Binaphthol, Bis-1,1'-Naphth-2-Ol, (R)-(+)-, [1,1'-Binaphthalene]-2,2'-Diol, [1,1'-Binaphthalene]-2,2'-diol, (1R)-, [1,1'-Binaphthalene]-2,2'-diol, (R)-

Description

(R)-1,1'-Bi-2-Naphthol is an organic compound that is made from the hydrogenation of 2-naphthol. The sodium salts of this compound are chiral and can be used to synthesize racemic mixtures with a high degree of optical purity. The x-ray crystal structures of (R)-1,1'-Bi-2-Naphthol have been studied in detail and show that this molecule exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions. It also has a steric interaction with the amine group which prevents rotation about the C3-C4 bond. Other interesting features include intramolecular hydrogen bonding interactions between the hydroxyl group and the alkanoic acid. This molecule also has a hydrophobic region consisting of three methyl groups that are connected to fatty acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 286.32 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 98.5 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder