(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol

• CAT Number: I017986
• CAS Number: 6290-03-5
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 90.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: (3R)-butane-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: PUPZLCDOIYMWBV-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(CCO)O

(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol (Cat No.: I017986) is a chiral compound widely employed as a reagent in drug synthesis, including the preparation of compounds like (-)-tarchonanthuslactone. This natural product features a δ-lactone skeleton with demonstrated antiproliferative activity against cancer cells. Additionally, (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol has utility in the regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Its chiral nature makes it valuable in the creation of enantiomerically pure compounds for pharmaceutical research and drug development. Researchers explore its potential in crafting innovative drugs and studying its impact on metabolic pathways for potential therapeutic applications.

Reference

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