Chemical Name: | Benzenesulfinic acid, 4-methyl-,(1S,2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester, [S(R)]- |
CAS Number: | 91796-57-5 |
Product Number: | AG003BIH(AGN-PC-0VVXBY) |
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Molecular Formula: | C17H26O2S |
Molecular Weight: | 294.4521 |
The (R)-(5S)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl 4-methylbenzenesulfinate is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a chiral sulfinyl transfer reagent. Its ability to introduce chirality into various organic molecules makes it a valuable tool in asymmetric synthesis. Specifically, this compound is frequently employed in reactions that require the introduction of a sulfinyl group, allowing for the enantioselective synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, natural products, and agrochemicals. Its unique stereochemistry and reactivity make it a crucial component in the development of new compounds with specific stereochemical properties.