(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol, 98%

Description

CAS: 24347-58-8 | C4H10O2 | 90.12 g/mol

(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol is used as a chiral auxiliary, chiral ligand and building block. Cyclocondenses with ketones for (13)C NMR determination of optical purity. It is used in the resolution of carbonyl compounds in gas chromatography.

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Applications
(2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol is used as a chiral auxiliary, chiral ligand and building block. Cyclocondenses with ketones for (13)C NMR determination of optical purity. It is used in the resolution of carbonyl compounds in gas chromatography.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, Chloroformates, Reducing agents. Air sensitive.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 24347-58-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 90.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00064267
• InChI Key: OWBTYPJTUOEWEK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: 2r,3r-butane-2,3-diol, r,r-2,3-butanediol, 2r,3r---2,3-butanediol, r,r-butane-2,3-diol, 2r,3r-2,3-butanediol, r,r-2,3-butylene glycol, r,r---butane-2,3-diol, r,r---2,3-butylene glycol, unii-or02b2286a, r,r---2,3-butanediol
• PubChem CID: 225936
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16982
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R)-butane-2,3-diol
• SMILES: CC(O)C(C)O

• Melting Point: 16°C
• Density: 0.988
• Boiling Point: 179°C to 180°C
• Flash Point: 85°C (185°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4315
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 4290593
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,1568
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water.
• Optical Rotation: −13° (Neat)
• Formula Weight: 90.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H227 Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	246-186-9
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only