Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (2R)-2-Oxiranylmethanol (CAS: 57044-25-4)?
Answer
(2R)-2-Oxiranylmethanol is primarily used as a chiral auxiliary in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds. It is also utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
About
CAS No
57044-25-4
English Name
(2R)-2-Oxiranylmethanol
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
74.08 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(O1)CO
InChIKey
CTKINSOISVBQLD-GSVOUGTGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:41
