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(S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone, 99%
Description
(S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone is used in chiral auxiliary asymmetric alkylation. It has been used in the synthesis of (S)-equol. Preparation and functionalization of chiral, stabilized ylides. It was used for asymmetric synthesis of (3R)- and (3S)-piperazic acid.
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(S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone is used in chiral auxiliary asymmetric alkylation. It has been used in the synthesis of (S)-equol. Preparation and functionalization of chiral, stabilized ylides. It was used for asymmetric synthesis of (3R)- and (3S)-piperazic acid.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 87°C to 89°C |
| Beilstein | 3649667 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Formula Weight | 177.2 |
| Optical Rotation | −64° (c=1 in Chloroform) |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | (S)-(-)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone |
Safety and Handling
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
RUO – Research Use Only
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