[L06586] CAS 24347-58-8 | (2R,3R)-(-)-2,3-Butanediol, 98%

CAS : 24347-58-8
MDL : MFCD00064267
EINECS : 246-186-9

Other name :

D-(-)-2,3-Butanediol

Chemical Properties

Formula : C4H10O2
Formula weight : 90.12
Melting Point : 16°
Boiling Point : 179-180°
Flash point : 85°(185°F)
Density : 0.988
Refractive Index : 1.4315
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Fully miscible in water.

Literature References

Forms cyclic acetals with aldehydes, which have been used in an enantioselective Lewis acid catalyzed aldol condensation: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 104, 7371,7372 (1982); Tetrahedron, 40, 4685 (1984): Similarly, acetals react with Li organocuprates in the presence BF3 etherate to give only one of the two possible enantiomeric ethers: Tetrahedron, 45, 507 (1989): Has been used for the resolution and determination of enantiomeric excess of chiral ketones by formation of the cyclic acetal and 13C-NMR: Tetrahedron Lett., 2183 (1977); J. Am. Chem. Soc., 109, 1363 (1987). With boronic acids forms cyclic boronates, useful in asymmetric syntheses; reviews: Acc. Chem. Res., 21, 294 (1988); Tetrahedron, 45, 1859 (1989). See Appendix 5.

Notes

Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, Chloroformates, Reducing agents. Air sensitive.Other References:Beilstein: 4290593Merck: 14,1568

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H227Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P280-P370+P378a-P403+P235-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.