Chemical Name: | Carbamic acid, [(1S)-4-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-,1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 162955-48-8 |
Product Number: | AG001TKK(AGN-PC-0Q8CG5) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H21NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 219.2780 |
(S)-tert-Butyl (1,5-dihydroxypentan-2-yl)carbamate, a versatile compound used in chemical synthesis, plays a crucial role in various applications within the field of chemistry. One key application of this compound lies in its utility as a chiral building block in asymmetric synthesis. Due to its unique structure, (S)-tert-Butyl (1,5-dihydroxypentan-2-yl)carbamate can serve as a valuable precursor for creating complex chiral molecules with high stereochemical purity. Its presence in synthetic pathways allows for the controlled introduction of chirality, enabling chemists to produce enantiomerically pure compounds vital in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries. The compound's ability to selectively influence stereochemistry makes it an indispensable tool for chemists striving to craft intricate molecular structures with specific desired properties.