(S)-2-(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolan-4-yl)Ethanol(CAS#32233-43-5)
(S)-2-(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolan-4-yl)Ethanol(CAS#32233-43-5)
Structural features
The molecule contains a chiral center with a specific stereoconfiguration i.e., the S configuration, which gives the compound unique properties in terms of optical activity and interaction with other chiral molecules, among other things.
The structure of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane has certain rigidity and stability, and the oxygen atoms in it can participate in intermolecular interactions such as hydrogen bond formation.
The presence of hydroxyl group (-OH) gives the molecule a certain hydrophilicity and reactivity, and typical reactions of alcohols can occur, such as esterification reaction, oxidation reaction, and replacement reaction with sodium metal.
use
As an intermediate in organic synthesis: it can be used to construct a variety of organic compounds with biological activity or special functions. In drug synthesis, it can be introduced into drug molecules as a chiral building block, and the reactivity of its chiral center and functional group can be used to synthesize chiral drugs with specific pharmacological activities. In the field of fragrance synthesis, compounds with special aromas can be constructed by further chemical reactions.
Used in the field of materials science: it can participate in polymerization reactions as functional monomers, introducing specific functional groups and structural units for polymers, thereby improving the properties of polymers, such as improving the flexibility, water resistance, optical properties of polymers, etc.
