Description

(S)-1,2,4-Butanetriol (CAS No. 42890-76-6) is a high-purity chiral triol compound with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀O₃. This versatile organic intermediate is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical research, and specialty chemical manufacturing. The (S)-enantiomer offers exceptional stereoselectivity for asymmetric synthesis applications. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥95% purity (GC) with strict quality control for consistency in research and industrial applications. Supplied as a clear, viscous liquid with excellent solubility in water and common organic solvents, it is ideal for reactions requiring hydroxyl functionality or chiral building blocks.

Key Features:

• High enantiomeric purity for stereosensitive applications
• Multi-functional hydroxyl groups for diverse derivatization
• Technical and analytical grade available
• Stable under standard storage conditions
• Comprehensive analytical documentation provided

Properties

• CAS Number: 42890-76-6
• Complexity: 37.9
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-butane-1,2,4-triol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O3/c5-2-1-4(7)3-6/h4-7H,1-3H2/t4-/m0/s1
• InChI Key: ARXKVVRQIIOZGF-BYPYZUCNSA-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: 42890-76-6, (S)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, (2S)-butane-1,2,4-triol, (-)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, 1,2,4-Butanetriol, (S)-, 1,2,4-Butanetriol, (2S)-, (-)-(S)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, 03V2R7Y196, (S)-(-)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, (S)-Butane-1,2,4-triol, (s)-(-)-butane-1,2,4-triol, UNII-03V2R7Y196, (2~{S})-butane-1,2,4-triol, MFCD00063213, (S)?-?(-?)?-?1,?2,?4-?Butanetriol, (2s)-1,2,4-butanetriol, (2S)-(-)-Butane-1,2,4-triol, (S)-1,2,4-butanentriol, SCHEMBL705919, CHEBI:140438, (A+/-)-butane-1,2,4-triol, AKOS015901225, Butanetriol 1000 microg/mL in Pyridine, AC-13895, AS-36942, FB158285, HY-76475, (S)-(-)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, 98%, DB-003835, B2404, CS-0000034, EN300-761227, Q27247589, (S)-(-)-1,2,4-Butanetriol, purum, >=95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC), 0V1

(S)-1,2,4-Butanetriol serves as a key chiral synthon in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, particularly for antiviral and anticancer drug development. The compound finds application as a building block for liquid crystals and specialty polymers due to its three hydroxyl groups that enable controlled polymerization. Researchers utilize it in asymmetric catalysis and as a precursor for bioactive molecule synthesis in medicinal chemistry programs. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for studying enzyme-substrate interactions in biochemical research.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (20%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (20%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (20%): 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 (20%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (20%)
• STOT SE 3 (20%)

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