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Catalog Number:
16601
CAS Number:
18531-99-2
(S)-(-)-1,1'-Bi-2-naphthol
Purity:
≥ 99.5% (Chiral HPLC)
Synonym(s):
(-)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-dinaphthyl, (S)-(-)-1,1'-Binaphthalene-2,2'-diol
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Product Information
Synonyms
(-)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-dinaphthyl, (S)-(-)-1,1'-Binaphthalene-2,2'-diol
CAS Number
18531-99-2
Purity
≥ 99.5% (Chiral HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C20H14O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004068
PubChem ID
11762
Melting Point
208 - 211 °C
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Optical Rotation
[a]D22 = -34 ± 0.5 º (C=1 in THF)
Conditions
Store at 0-8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
(-)-2,2'-Dihydroxy-1,1'-dinaphthyl, (S)-(-)-1,1'-Binaphthalene-2,2'-diol
CAS Number
18531-99-2
Purity
≥ 99.5% (Chiral HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C20H14O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004068
PubChem ID
11762
Melting Point
208 - 211 °C
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Optical Rotation
[a]D22 = -34 ± 0.5 º (C=1 in THF)
Conditions
Store at 0-8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
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Applications

(S)-(-)-1,1'-Bi-2-naphthol is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Asymmetric Synthesis: This compound serves as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, enhancing the efficiency of reactions to produce enantiomerically pure compounds, which is crucial in pharmaceuticals.
  • Organic Electronics: It is used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics, contributing to advancements in energy-efficient lighting and solar energy conversion.
  • Polymer Chemistry: The compound acts as a building block in synthesizing various polymers, improving material properties such as thermal stability and mechanical strength.
  • Pharmaceutical Applications: It plays a role in drug development, particularly in creating compounds with specific stereochemistry that can lead to more effective treatments with fewer side effects.
  • Research in Chiral Resolution: This chemical is instrumental in studies aimed at resolving racemic mixtures, helping researchers to isolate and study the properties of individual enantiomers.

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