Diethyl Tartrate; (+)-Diethyl-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate
Used as a chiral auxiliary in the Sharpless enantioselective epoxidation of allylic alcohols, Sharpless enantioselective of sulfides to sulfoxides, and in the enantioselective construction of cyclopropanes from allyl alcohols by an asymmetric Simmons-Smit
Chemical Formula |
C7H14O6 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 206.20 |
CAS # |
87-91-2 |
Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
2 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay | Approx. 98% |
Appearance | Oil, viscous liquid |
Optical Rotation | +7.6°-8.0° |
UPS limit |
150 lb |
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