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(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol

July 10, 2026

(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is a chiral alcohol compound that can be used to regulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and has multiple grades.

  • Basic information
  1. English name: (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
  2. CAS number: 6290-03-5
  3. Molecular formula: C4H10O2
  4. Molecular weight:90.12
  5. Related categories: Chemical Raw Materials
  6. Transport Information: Not dangerous goods

 

  • Application
  • Pharmaceutical Synthesis

          Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of biologically active pharmaceutical molecules, such as the naturally occurring antitumor agent (-)-tarchonanthuslactone.

  • Research and Metabolic Studies

          Acts as a novel ketogenic ester that can rapidly elevate β-hydroxybutyrate levels in vivo, making it useful for studying metabolic disorders and the physiological effects of ketogenic diets.

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