(3R,6R)-3,6-OCTANEDIOL

• CAT Number: M108052
• CAS Number: 129619-37-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
• Molecular Weight: 146.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: (3R,6R)-octane-3,6-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-3-7(9)5-6-8(10)4-2/h7-10H,3-6H2,1-2H3/t7-,8-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: BCKOQWWRTRBSGR-HTQZYQBOSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(CCC(CC)O)O

(3R,6R)-3,6-Octanediol is a chiral diol with hydroxyl groups at the 3rd and 6th positions on an eight-carbon chain, both in the (R) configuration. Its stereochemistry provides unique reactivity and selectivity, making it useful in asymmetric synthesis and as a building block in the production of specialty chemicals. Often employed in pharmaceuticals and fragrance industries, this compound plays a role in the synthesis of chiral intermediates, and its diol functionality allows for diverse chemical modifications in complex organic syntheses.