Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
112022-81-8
Standard:
USP,
(S)-Methyl Oxazaborolidine is a chiral Lewis acid catalyst used for asymmetric reduction of ketones. Its core process involves boron-nitrogen coordination to activate carbonyl groups, enabling high enantioselectivity. The molecular formula is C4H8BNOS and CAS No. is 126790-45-2.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Use with appropriate PPE due to moisture sensitivity and potential skin irritation. Not approved for direct clinical use; strictly for industrial synthesis only.