Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether is used in the preparation of the lactone fragment of compactin and mevinolin. Chiron in the preparation of syn-1,3-polyols, dideoxynucleosides, and a spiroacetal cyanohydrin.

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Applications
Benzyl (R)-(-)-glycidyl ether is used in the preparation of the lactone fragment of compactin and mevinolin. Chiron in the preparation of syn-1,3-polyols, dideoxynucleosides, and a spiroacetal cyanohydrin.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.