Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
57044-25-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | (R)-(+)-Glycidol |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H6O2 |
| Formula Weight: | 74.08 |
| CAS No.: | 57044-25-4 |
(R)-(+)-Glycidol is a chiral epoxide building block synthesized via enzymatic resolution or asymmetric synthesis. Its molecular formula is C3H6O2 and CAS number is 5349-08-0. This enantiomerically pure compound serves as a critical intermediate for optically active pharmaceuticals.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent polymerization. Use appropriate PPE due to skin irritation risks; avoid contact with strong acids which may cause ring opening.