Corey alcohol-A (-)
Product Name
| Alternative name |
Corey Alcohol-A (-) |
| Chemical name |
[3aα,4α,5β,6aα]-(-)-[Hexahydro-4-(hydroxymetyl)-2-oxo-2H-cyclopenta/b/furan-5-yl][1,1′-bifenyl]-4-carboxylate |
| CAS number |
31752-99-5 |
Formula
| Formula |
C21H20O5 |
| Relative molecular weight |
352.39 |
| Structure |
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Physiochemical data
| Solubility |
| Chlorinated organic solvents |
freely soluble |
| Water |
insoluble |
|
| Appearance |
white or off-white, finely crystalline powder |
| Melting point range |
127 - 133°C |
Principal analytical parameters
| Assay (HPLC) |
min. 96.0% abs. |
| Purity (HPLC) |
|
| Corey alcohol-A (-) |
min. 97.0% |
| Impurities single |
max. 2.0% |
| (+)-enantiomer |
max. 1.0% |
| Optical rotation |
[α]D25 = -84.0° to -91.0° (c=1, chloroform) |
Complete specification is available upon request.
Storage and stability
The product is stored in immediate packaging (bottle NALGENE of HDPE) in a cooler at temperature -5 to +5°C in a dry and dark place. Retest time is min. 12 months under these conditions.
Use
Corey Alcohol-A (-) is a key intermediate for manufacture of some types of prostaglandins, substances used as active ingredients of both human and veterinary drugs.
