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(S)-Glycidol is an optically pure epoxide alcohol used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its chiral epoxide functionality makes it suitable for reactions where controlled stereochemistry is required, particularly in the development of specialty chemicals and research compounds. The material is commonly handled as a clear liquid in laboratory and industrial R&D settings.
Synonym: s-glycidol, s-oxiranemethanol, s—glycidol, s-oxiran-2-ylmethanol, s—2,3-epoxy-1-propanol, 2s-oxiran-2-ylmethanol, s-+-glycidol, 2s-oxiran-2-yl methanol, oxiranemethanol, 2s
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
| Melting Point | ~ –54 °C (reported) / 72–73 °C (some reference listings for specific forms) |
| pH of Liquid, Typical (10% soln) | Not typically specified (aqueous pH not standard) |
| Specific Gravity Approx | ~ 1.11–1.12 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Odor | Characteristic (typical epoxide alcohol smell, not formally specified) |
| Color | Colorless to pale yellow |
| Linear Formula | CH₂(O)CHCH₂OH (epoxy alcohol structure) |
| IUPAC Name | [(2S)-oxiran-2-yl]methanol |
| Formula Weight | 74.08 g/mol |
| percent purity | Typically ≥ 96 % (GC); high-purity grades up to ≥ 99 % with high ee |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | (S)-(-)-Glycidol; (2S)-2,3-epoxy-1-propanol; oxiran-2-ylmethanol |
| Content / Assay Percent Range | ≥ 96 % (GC) typical; can be ≥ 97 – 99 % for high-purity grades |
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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS). For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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