Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether, 98+%

Product Code. 11368855

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L13980.03

Description

CAS: 14618-80-5 | C10H12O2 | 164.204 g/mol

Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether is used in the preparation of the lactone fragment of compactin and mevinolin. Chiron in the preparation of syn-1,3-polyols, dideoxynucleosides, and a spiroacetal cyanohydrin.

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Applications
Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether is used in the preparation of the lactone fragment of compactin and mevinolin. Chiron in the preparation of syn-1,3-polyols, dideoxynucleosides, and a spiroacetal cyanohydrin.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14618-80-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.204
• MDL Number: MFCD00068409
• InChI Key: QNYBOILAKBSWFG-JTQLQIEISA-N
• Synonym: r-benzyloxymethyl-oxirane, r---benzyl glycidyl ether, r-2-benzyloxy methyl oxirane, benzyl r---glycidyl ether, r-o-benzylglycidol, r-benzyl glycidyl ether, r---2-benzyloxymethyl oxirane, ccris 6385, --benzyl-r-glycidylether, r---benzyloxymethyloxirane
• PubChem CID: 159746
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-(phenylmethoxymethyl)oxirane
• SMILES: C1C(O1)COCC2=CC=CC=C2

• Density: 1.072
• Boiling Point: 130°C (0.1 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.517
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 3588399
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: −5.1° (c=5 in Toluene)
• Formula Weight: 164.2
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only