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(S)-(-)-Glycidol, 99+%, ee 99+%
Description
(S)-(-)-Glycidol is employed in the synthesis of chiral (E)-allylic alcohol side-chains for introduction into prostacyclin and prostaglandin frameworks by cross-metathesis. Also used as a starting reagent to synthesize non-peptidic HIV protease inhibitors.
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(S)-(-)-Glycidol is employed in the synthesis of chiral (E)-allylic alcohol side-chains for introduction into prostacyclin and prostaglandin frameworks by cross-metathesis. Also used as a starting reagent to synthesize non-peptidic HIV protease inhibitors.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, DMSO and methanol.
Notes
Store in freezer at(-20°C). Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Yellow |
Density | 1.116 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 66°C to 67°C (19 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 66°C (151°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.433 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2810 |
Beilstein | 79783 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,DMSO and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 74.08 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H302+H312-H315-H319-H331-H335-H340-H350-H360 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H350-H360-H341-H227-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 6.1 |
RTECSNumber | RR0508100 |
TSCA | No |
storageNote1 | -30° to -10°C |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C |
RUO – Research Use Only
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