Description

(S)-(-)-1,2-Di-o-Benzylglycerol is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a protected glycerol scaffold with defined stereochemistry, enabling the precise construction of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and cardiovascular drug research.
• Lipid & Phospholipid Chemistry: Used in the preparation of enantiomerically pure glycerolipids, phospholipids, and their analogs for biochemical and membrane studies.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Serves as a protected precursor for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates, glycolipids, and glycopeptides.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the development of chiral ligands and catalysts used in stereoselective transformations.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where chiral purity is critical.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled or modified lipid probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-1,2-Di-o-Benzylglycerol
CAS No.	20196-71-8
Molecular Formula	C17H20O3
Molecular Weight	272.34 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1,2-Di-O-benzylglycerol; (S)-1,2-Di-O-benzyl-sn-glycerol; (S)-(-)-1,2-Dibenzylglycerol; (2S)-1,2-Bis(benzyloxy)-3-hydroxypropane; 1,2-Di-O-benzyl-sn-glycerol; (S)-1,2-Dibenzyloxy-3-hydroxypropane; sn-1,2-Di-O-benzylglycerol; Glycerol 1,2-dibenzy ether, (S)-
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-1,2-Di-o-Benzylglycerol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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