(1S)-[1,1’-Binaphthalene]-2,2’-diol

• CAT Number: R018270
• CAS Number: 18531-99-2
• Molecular Formula: C20H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 286.33
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (S)-BINOL
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)naphthalen-2-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H14O2/c21-17-11-9-13-5-1-3-7-15(13)19(17)20-16-8-4-2-6-14(16)10-12-18(20)22/h1-12,21-22H
• InChIKey: PPTXVXKCQZKFBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=C2C3=C(C=CC4=CC=CC=C43)O)O

(1S)-[1,1’-Binaphthalene]-2,2’-diol (Cat.No:R018270) is a chiral binaphthol compound often used as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis. Its unique structure imparts chirality to various reactions, allowing for the selective formation of enantiomerically pure compounds. This compound is valuable in the preparation of optically active molecules for pharmaceutical and chemical applications.