2-((Benzyloxy)methyl)propane-1,3-diol

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  • CAT Number: L028136
  • CAS Number: 117087-18-0
  • Molecular Formula: C11H16O3
  • Molecular Weight: 196.24
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-((Benzyloxy)methyl)propane-1,3-diol(Cat No.:L028136)is an organic compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound features a benzyloxy group attached to the central carbon of propane-1,3-diol, providing reactive hydroxyl groups at both ends of the molecule. Its structure allows for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in the development of complex organic molecules, including drug candidates. The benzyloxy group can be selectively removed under mild conditions, offering flexibility in multi-step synthetic routes, particularly in medicinal chemistry and advanced material science.


Catalog Number L028136
CAS Number 117087-18-0
Molecular Formula C11H16O3
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2-(phenylmethoxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
InChI InChI=1S/C11H16O3/c12-6-11(7-13)9-14-8-10-4-2-1-3-5-10/h1-5,11-13H,6-9H2
InChIKey UMRWMXZIGBWCQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)COCC(CO)CO

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