(R)-(+)-Glycidol

Synonyms:

(R)-(+)-Oxirane-2-methanol

(R)-(+)-Glycidol [57044-25-4]
CAS Number: 57044-25-4
EC Number: 404-660-4
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
   
Properties  
Chemical Purity: 97% min.
Optical Purtiy: 99% min. (enantiomeric ratio: 99:1)
ee 98% min.
Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -32 ± 2°, neat
Refractive Index n20/D 1.43(lit.)
Density 1.116 g/mL at 20°C(lit.)
Boling Point 56-57 °C / 11 mmHg(lit.)  
     
Safety    
Hazard Codes T  
Risk Statements 45-60-21/22-23-37/38-41-68  
Safety Statements 53-26-36/37/39-45  
RIDADR UN 2810 6.1/PG 3  
WGK Germany 3  
Flash Point(C) 66  
     
Application    
Chiral building block used to construct an epoxyvinyl iodide intermediate in a synthesis of a furanocembrane, a marine natural product.