(2R,3R)-Butane-2,3-diol, CAS No. 24347-58-8

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24347-58-8

Catalog No. EBD2219859

CAS 24347-58-8

Name (2R,3R)-Butane-2,3-diol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (2R,3R)-Butane-2,3-diol (2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol D(-)-2,3-BUTANEDIOL D-2,3-BUTANEDIOL D-2,3-BUTYLENEGLYCOL (2R,3R)-2,3-BUTANEDIOL (R,R)-(-)-2,3-BUTANEDIOL (R,R)-2,3-BUTANEDIOL (3R)-butane-2,3-diol (r,r)-butane-2,3-diol

Molecular Formula: C4H10O2

Molecular Weight: 9012.0

MDL Number: MFCD00064267

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Chiral Auxiliaries and Resolution Reagents

Product Description:

(2R,3R)-Butane-2,3-diol is a chiral diol with the molecular formula C4H10O2. It is one of the stereoisomers of 2,3-butanediol, characterized by its (2R,3R) absolute configuration. This compound is a colorless liquid at room temperature and is known for its high optical purity. As a versatile chiral building block, it is widely used in asymmetric synthesis as a starting material or chiral auxiliary for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its two hydroxyl groups allow for selective protection and functionalization, making it valuable in the synthesis of complex natural products and biologically active molecules. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a key intermediate for producing chiral ligands and drug candidates. The compound is also utilized as a low-temperature antifreeze agent and as a precursor for the production of polyesters and polyurethanes. Its low toxicity and biodegradability make it an environmentally friendly alternative in certain industrial applications.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 16 °C

Boiling Point: 77.3-77.4 °C/10 mmHg(lit.<WBR>)

Flash Point: 85 °C

Density: 0.987 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: soluble

Refractivity: n20/D 1.433(lit.)

Storage: −20°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: colourless or slightly brown liquid