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(R,R)-(−)-2,4-Pentanediol

(R,R)-(−)-2,4-Pentanediol chemical structure
CAS Number42075-32-1
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight104.15 g/mol

What is (R,R)-(−)-2,4-Pentanediol?

(R,R)-(−)-2,4-Pentanediol is a chemical compound with CAS number 42075-32-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Acetalization reagent for ketones1 and β-keto esters.2 Used in the synthesis of optically active polyesters.3 C2 symmetric chiral diol with versatile applications as a chiral auxiliary,4,5 building block,6,7,8 and chiral ligand.9,10

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH(OH)CH2CH(OH)CH3

Molecular Weight

104.15 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

111-113 °C/19 mmHg(lit.)

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

42075-32-1, CH3CH(OH)CH2CH(OH)CH3