Chemical Name: | 2-Oxazolidinethione, 4-phenyl-, (4S)- |
CAS Number: | 190970-57-1 |
Product Number: | AG002EYJ(AGN-PC-0O64L9) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H9NOS |
Molecular Weight: | 179.2389 |
(S)-4-Phenyloxazolidine-2-thione is a versatile compound that finds widespread utility in chemical synthesis. It is commonly employed as a chiral auxiliary agent in asymmetric reactions, particularly in the construction of stereochemically complex molecules. By serving as a source of chirality, this compound enables the control and enhancement of stereochemical outcomes in a variety of synthetic transformations. Its ability to impart chirality to reaction intermediates makes it a valuable tool in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals where stereochemistry plays a crucial role in biological activity or material properties. Additionally, (S)-4-Phenyloxazolidine-2-thione can facilitate the creation of enantiomerically pure compounds through asymmetric induction, making it a key component in the repertoire of synthetic chemists aiming to access optically active molecules.