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(R)-(-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 98+%

Catalog No. AAL1452303
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Quantity:
250 mg
1 g

Description

CAS: 99210-90-9 | C6H14O2 | 118.18 g/mol

(R)-(-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol is used as a chiral reagent. Also used as intermediate for pharmaceutical.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(R)-(-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol is used as a chiral reagent. Also used as intermediate for pharmaceutical.

Solubility
Fully miscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic, store away from water/moisture. Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 99210-90-9
Molecular Formula C6H14O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 118.18
MDL Number MFCD00064275
InChI Key SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym 4r-2-methylpentane-2,4-diol, r---2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, mrd, 2-methylpentan-2,4-diol, r-2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 1hty, r-mpd, 4-methyl-2,4-pentanediole, r---2-methyl-2,4-pentandiol, .+/-.-2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol
PubChem CID 5288845
IUPAC Name (4R)-2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
SMILES CC(O)CC(C)(C)O

Specifications

Density 0.92
Boiling Point 197°C
Flash Point 93°C (199°F)
Refractive Index 1.4275
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 6051650
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Fully miscible with water.
Optical Rotation −21° (Neat)
Formula Weight 118.18
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material (R)-(-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H227-H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H227
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement P210-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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