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(S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone, 99%
Description
(S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone is used in chiral auxiliary asymmetric alkylation. It has been used in the synthesis of (S)-equol. Preparation and functionalization of chiral, stabilized ylides. It was used for asymmetric synthesis of (3R)- and (3S)-piperazic acid.
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(S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone is used in chiral auxiliary asymmetric alkylation. It has been used in the synthesis of (S)-equol. Preparation and functionalization of chiral, stabilized ylides. It was used for asymmetric synthesis of (3R)- and (3S)-piperazic acid.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 87°C to 89°C |
Beilstein | 3649667 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Quantity | 5 g |
Optical Rotation | −64° (c=1 in Chloroform) |
Formula Weight | 177.2 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | (S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H320-H335-H373 |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P314-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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