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HomeProduct name list(S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL

(S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL

Synonym(s):(S)-Glycerol 1-benzyl ether;1-Benzyl-sn-glycerol

(S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL Structural

What is (S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL?

Chemical properties

white to slightly yellow crystalline low melting

The Uses of (S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL

(S)-(-)-3-Benzyloxy-1,2-propanediol is a useful building block. It is used in the preparation of the nucleotide analog (S)-1-[3-hydroxy-2-(phosphonylmethoxy)propyl]cystosine with antiviral activities. It is also used to synthesize cationic cardiolipin analogs with drug delivery systems such as transfection reagents.

Purification Methods

Purify the diol by repeated fractional distillation. [Baer et al. J Biol Chem 230 447 1958, Gigg & Gigg J Chem Soc C 1865 1967, Beilstein 6 IV 2247.]

Properties of (S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL

Melting point: 24-26 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 261 °C(lit.)
alpha  -5.5o (C=20% IN CHLOROFORM)
Density  1.0966 (rough estimate)
refractive index  -5.5 ° (C=20, CHCl3)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,2-8°C
form  powder to lump to clear liquid
pka 13.65±0.20(Predicted)
color  White or Colorless to Light yellow
optical activity [α]20/D 5.5±0.5°, c = 20% in chloroform
BRN  2415534
CAS DataBase Reference 17325-85-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for (S)-(-)-3-BENZYLOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL

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