Description

1-o-Benzyl-Rac-Glycerol is a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its protected glycerol structure, which is crucial for the controlled synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as prodrug development and lipid chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in prodrug strategies and phospholipid derivatives.
• Chiral Synthesis: Serves as a protected chiral synthon for the asymmetric synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and natural products.
• Lipid & Phospholipid Research: Used in the preparation of glycerolipids, phospholipid analogs, and other membrane components for biochemical studies.
• Prodrug Development: Employed to create bioreversible derivatives of drugs to improve solubility, stability, or bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules to study biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-o-Benzyl-Rac-Glycerol
CAS No.	13071-59-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-O-Benzyl-rac-glycerol; (±)-1-O-Benzylglycerol; rac-1-O-Benzylglycerol; DL-1-O-Benzylglycerol; 3-Benzyloxy-1,2-propanediol; 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(phenylmethoxy)-; Glycerol 1-benzyl ether; Benzyl α-glyceryl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-o-Benzyl-Rac-Glycerol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.