Description

(R,S)-1-Tosylglycerol is a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the tosyl group, which serves as an excellent leaving group, enabling a wide range of nucleophilic substitution reactions to construct more complex molecules. This compound is particularly needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chiral drugs, particularly β-blockers, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing functional polymers and advanced materials with specific properties.
• Glycidyl Tosylate Derivative: Can be utilized to prepare glycidyl tosylate, a valuable epoxide intermediate for further chemical transformations.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds due to the manipulable chiral center.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R,S)-1-Tosylglycerol
CAS No.	73073-07-1
Molecular Formula	C10H14O5S
Molecular Weight	246.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-O-Tosylglycerol; 1-O-(p-Toluenesulfonyl)glycerol; (Rac)-1-Tosylglycerol; DL-1-Tosylglycerol; Glycerol 1-(p-toluenesulfonate); 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; (±)-1-Tosylglycerol; p-Toluenesulfonyl glycerol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R,S)-1-Tosylglycerol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (typically by HPLC), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details (racemic mixture)

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