(2R)-1,4-Dioxane-2-methanol is a chiral organic compound featuring a 1,4-dioxane ring substituted with a hydroxymethyl group at the 2-position. The stereocenter at this position is in the (R)-configuration. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with the CAS registry number 406913-88-0. This compound serves primarily as a versatile chiral building block in organic synthesis. The presence of both a cyclic acetal (dioxane) moiety and a primary alcohol functional group makes it a valuable precursor for the construction of more complex molecules, particularly those requiring chiral induction. It is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials where the introduction of a chiral, oxygen-containing heterocycle is desired. The alcohol group can undergo standard transformations such as oxidation, esterification, or etherification. As a specialized chiral synthon, it is not a commodity chemical but is available from fine chemical suppliers for research and development purposes. Standard safety precautions for handling organic solvents and reagents should be observed.