Description

1-o-Benzyl-Rac-Glycerol is a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its protected glycerol structure, which is crucial for the controlled synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or chiral synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases.
• Glycidyl Ether Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of benzyl glycidyl ether, a valuable monomer for epoxy resins and functional polymers.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for enantioselective synthesis, critical for producing single-isomer drugs.
• Lipid and Phospholipid Analogues: Employed in the research and development of synthetic lipids, phospholipids, and glyceryl ethers for biochemical and biophysical studies.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl group acts as a protective group for the glycerol backbone, allowing selective reactions at other hydroxyl sites in multi-step organic syntheses.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize glycerol-derived structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-o-Benzyl-Rac-Glycerol
CAS No.	56552-80-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-O-Benzylglycerol; (±)-1-O-Benzylglycerol; rac-1-O-Benzyl-sn-glycerol; 3-Benzyloxy-1,2-propanediol; DL-1-O-Benzylglycerol; Glycerol 1-benzyl ether; 1-Benzyloxy-2,3-propanediol; 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 industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and supply chain reliability for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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