Description

(S)-4-Benzyloxy-1,2-Butanediol is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because its enantiomerically pure form provides a critical scaffold for the development of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis and as a precursor to complex molecules.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Utilized in the preparation of ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Serves as a versatile building block for the construction of complex natural products and bioactive molecules.
• Used in research and development for creating novel compounds with potential agrochemical applications.
• Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development in stereoselective synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-4-Benzyloxy-1,2-Butanediol
CAS No.	69985-32-6
Molecular Formula	C11H16O3
Molecular Weight	196.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,2-diol; (2S)-4-(Phenylmethoxy)-1,2-butanediol; (S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-4-benzyloxybutane; (S)-4-Benzyloxybutane-1,2-diol; (S)-4-(Benzyloxy)-1,2-butanediol; (S)-4-O-Benzyl-1,2-butanediol; (2S)-4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,2-diol
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Quality Control

Our (S)-4-Benzyloxy-1,2-Butanediol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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