Description

(R)-3-Butene-1,2-Diol is a chiral, unsaturated diol characterized by its hydroxyl and alkene functional groups. This specific stereoisomer is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, offering precise control over the stereochemistry of final products. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate for the production of enantiomerically pure drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or precursor for polymers and specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Catalysis and Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the development of chiral ligands and catalysts for stereoselective chemical transformations.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science research.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing chiral aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-3-Butene-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	86106-09-4
Molecular Formula	C4H8O2
Molecular Weight	88.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Butene-1,2-diol; (R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-3-butene; (2R)-3-Butene-1,2-diol; (R)-But-3-ene-1,2-diol; (R)-1,2-Dihydroxybut-3-ene; (R)-3-Butene-1,2-diol; (R)-(-)-3-Butene-1,2-diol; (R)-3-Butene-1,2-diol (enantiomer)
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Quality Control

Our (R)-3-Butene-1,2-Diol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess (ee).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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