(R)-(+)-Glycidol

• CAT Number: R022125
• CAS Number: 57044-25-4
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 74.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (R)-Oxiranemethanol; (+)-2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; (+)-Glycidol; (2R)-Oxiranemethanol; (2R)-2-Oxiranylmethanol; ; (R)-1-Oxiranyl-methanol; (R)-2-Oxiranemethanol; (R)-2-Oxiranemethanol; (R)-Glycidol; (R)-Oxiran-2-ylmethanol; 2(R)-2,3-Epoxypropanol; 2,3-An
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-oxiran-2-yl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3-4H,1-2H2/t3-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: CTKINSOISVBQLD-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(O1)CO

(R)-(+)-Glycidol(CAT: R022125) is a chiral epoxide alcohol (C₃H₆O₂) containing both an oxirane ring and a primary hydroxyl group, making it a highly versatile synthetic intermediate. The (R)-enantiomer exhibits optical activity and is widely used in enantioselective synthesis, serving as a building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its reactive epoxide moiety enables nucleophilic ring-opening reactions, while the hydroxyl group supports further functionalization. In medicinal chemistry, (R)-(+)-glycidol is used to prepare β-blockers, antiviral agents, and chiral auxiliaries. It is also applied in polymer chemistry for producing specialty resins and coatings.