(1R)-(-)-MENTHYL GLYOXYLATE HYDRATE, CAS No. 26315-61-7

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26315-61-7

Catalog No. EBD3043697

CAS 26315-61-7

Name (1R)-(-)-MENTHYL GLYOXYLATE HYDRATE

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Basic Information

Synonyms: L-MENTHYLGLYOXYLATE (1R)-MENTHYLESTERHYDRATE (L)-METHYLGLYOXYLATEHYDRATE (1R)-(-)-MENTHYLGLYOXYLATEHYDRATE GLYOXYLICACID(1R)-MENTHYLESTERHYDRATE (1R,2S,5R)-2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXYL2-OXOACETATEHYDRATE (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyloxoacetate

Molecular Formula: C12H22O4

Molecular Weight: 230.3

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Liquid Crystal and Optically Active Small Molecule Precursors Functional Chemicals > Cosmetics and Synthetic Ingredients > Cosmetic-grade Fragrances

Product Description:

(1R)-(-)-Menthyl glyoxylate hydrate is a chiral compound derived from (-)-menthol. It serves as a key chiral building block and auxiliary in organic synthesis. Its primary structural feature is the glyoxylate moiety attached to the (1R)-menthyl group, which imparts significant stereochemical influence in reactions. The most prominent application of this compound is as a chiral precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystals and other optically active materials for display technologies. Its ability to induce chirality makes it valuable for creating advanced functional materials. Additionally, due to its menthol-derived structure, it finds use as a synthetic intermediate for high-value fragrance ingredients, contributing minty, fresh, and cooling notes in perfumery and cosmetic formulations. As a specialty chemical, it is typically used in research and development settings for asymmetric synthesis and material science. Handling requires standard laboratory precautions for organic compounds.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 76-78°C

Boiling Point: 95-96°C 0,3mm

Flash Point: 95-96°C/0.3mm

Density: 1,182 g/cm3