Description

(2R)-1,2,4-Butanetriol is a high-purity chiral triol with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀O₃ and CAS number 70005-88-8. This optically active compound is widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, specialty chemical manufacturing, and advanced material research due to its unique stereochemistry and polyfunctional nature. The product is supplied as a clear, viscous liquid with excellent solubility in water and polar organic solvents. With a minimum purity of 98%, this reagent is ideal for asymmetric synthesis, chiral derivatization, and as a building block for complex molecular architectures. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 70005-88-8
• Complexity: 37.9
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-butane-1,2,4-triol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O3/c5-2-1-4(7)3-6/h4-7H,1-3H2/t4-/m1/s1
• InChI Key: ARXKVVRQIIOZGF-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 106.062994177
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 106.12
• SMILES: C(CO)[C@H](CO)O
• Topological: 60.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 106.062994177
• Synonyms: (r)-butane-1,2,4-triol, 70005-88-8, (R)-(+)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, (2R)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, 1,2,4-Butanetriol, (2R)-, (+)-1,2,4-butanetriol, 1,2,4-Butanetriol, (R)-, H270PVK464, DTXSID10426378, DTXCID30377212, (2R)-butane-1,2,4-triol, (R)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, R-(-)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, MFCD00063212, (R)?-?(+?)?-?1,?2,?4-?Butanetriol, (R)-(+)-1,2,4-Triydroxybutane, UNII-H270PVK464, (2R)-1,2,4-Butanetriol; (+)-1,2,4-Butanetriol; (R)-(+)-1,2,4-Butanetriol; (R)-Butane-1,2,4-triol;, BGQ, SCHEMBL709962, SCHEMBL2381892, ARXKVVRQIIOZGF-SCSAIBSYSA-N, (r)-(+)-1,2,4-trihydroxybutane, (2R)-(+)-Butane-1,2,4-triol, AKOS016015974, FB63085, AC-13918, AS-36943, (R)-(+)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, 98%, CS-0069613, Q27279543

(2R)-1,2,4-Butanetriol serves as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral pharmaceuticals. Its triol functionality makes it valuable for producing crosslinking agents in polymer chemistry and dendrimer synthesis. Researchers employ this compound in asymmetric catalysis studies and as a precursor for bioactive molecule development.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.6%)

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