AB42861
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1g | 97% | in stock | $18.00 | $12.00 | - + | |
5g | 97% | in stock | $62.00 | $43.00 | - + | |
25g | 97% | in stock | $259.00 | $181.00 | - + |
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Catalog Number: | AB42861 |
Chemical Name: | (R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxybutane |
CAS Number: | 3760-95-0 |
Molecular Formula: | C4H8O |
Molecular Weight: | 72.1057 |
MDL Number: | MFCD02683444 |
SMILES: | CC[C@@H]1CO1 |
Complexity: | 34.6 |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: | 1 |
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: | 1 |
Heavy Atom Count: | 5 |
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: | 1 |
Rotatable Bond Count: | 1 |
XLogP3: | 0.8 |
In chemical synthesis, (R)-(+)-1,2-epoxybutane serves as a versatile building block for the creation of various compounds. This compound, with its chiral nature, plays a vital role in asymmetric synthesis, where specific orientation is crucial for the desired chemical reactions. By utilizing (R)-(+)-1,2-epoxybutane in reactions, chemists can selectively introduce the epoxy group into molecules, enabling the formation of complex structures with high stereochemical control. Its reactivity and stereochemistry make it a valuable tool in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals where chirality is essential for biological activity and functionality.