Compound Q&A
What industries use (S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol (CAS: 1565-80-6)?
Answer
(S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a chiral auxiliary for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds. It is also employed in the manufacturing of fragrances and flavorings, as well as in the production of chiral polymers and electronics materials due to its chiral nature.
About
CAS No
1565-80-6
English Name
(S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O
Molecular Weight
88.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC[C@H](C)CO
InChIKey
QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-YFKPBYRVSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
