It is used in the large-scale preparation of (R)-and (S)-1-(2, 4, 6-triisopropylphenyl) ethanol and also in the baker's yeast mediated asymmetric reduction of cinnamaldehyde derivatives.
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Applications
It is used in the large-scale preparation of (R)-and (S)-1-(2, 4, 6-triisopropylphenyl) ethanol and also in the baker′s yeast mediated asymmetric reduction of cinnamaldehyde derivatives.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Philippe Delair, et al. Efficient, large-scale preparation of (R)- and (S)-1-(2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl)ethanol, versatile chiral auxiliary for cyclopentenone, γ-butyrolactone, and γ-butyrolactam synthesis.Tetrahedron: Asymmetry.,1996,7(9), 2707-2710.
- H. N. Stephens. Oxidation In The Benzene Series By Gaseous Oxygen. Iv. Mechanism Of The Slow Oxidation Of Saturated Hydrocarbons.J. Am. Chem. Soc.1928,50(9), 2523-2529.