Chemical Name: | 2-Pyridinemethanol, a-methyl-, (aR)- |
CAS Number: | 27911-63-3 |
Product Number: | AG0032FH(AGN-PC-0R3KUJ) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H9NO |
Molecular Weight: | 123.1525 |
The enantiomer (R)-α-Methyl-2-pyridinemethanol is a valuable chiral building block commonly employed in various chemical synthesis processes. Its asymmetric nature makes it especially useful in the construction of complex molecules where stereochemistry plays a crucial role in determining the desired properties and functions. (R)-α-Methyl-2-pyridinemethanol is frequently utilized as a catalyst or ligand in asymmetric synthesis reactions, enabling the production of enantiomerically enriched compounds with high levels of selectivity and efficiency. This compound's versatile application in asymmetric transformations contributes significantly to the advancement of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, facilitating the synthesis of biologically active compounds and functional materials with tailored properties.