Corey alcohol-B (-)
Product Name
| Alternative name |
Corey Alcohol-B (-) |
| Chemical name |
2H-Cyclopenta[b]furan-2-on,5-(benzoyloxy)hexahydro-4-(hydroxymethyl)[3aR-(3aα,4α,5β,6aα)] |
| CAS number |
39746-00-4 |
Formula
| Formula |
C15H16O5 |
| Relative molecular weight |
276.28 |
| 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 |
117 - 120°C |
Principal analytical parameters
| Assay (HPLC) |
min. 96.0% abs. |
| Purity (HPLC) |
|
| Corey alcohol-B (-) |
min. 98.0% |
| (+)-enantiomer |
max. 1.0% |
| Optical rotation |
[α]D25 = -79.0° to -83.0° (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 36 months under these conditions.
Use
Corey alcohol-B (-) is a key intermediate for manufacture of some types of prostaglandins, substances used as active ingredients of drugs.
