(R,R)-Hydrobenzoin (CAS No: 52340-78-0) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Labetalol, Propranolol and Ephedrine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: (R,R)-1,2-Diphenylethylene glycol, (R,R)-(+)-1,2-Diphenylethanediol
CAS No: 52340-78-0
PubChem CID: 853019
Mol Formula: C14H14O2
Mol Weight: 214.26 g/mol
Used in APIs: Labetalol, Propranolol and Ephedrine
IUPAC Name: (1R,2R)-1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-diol
API Intermediate Description: R,R)-Hydrobenzoin is a chiral vicinal diol consisting of two benzyl groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms bearing hydroxyl (-OH) groups in the (R,R)-configuration. Its chemical name is (R,R)-1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-diol. It appears as a white crystalline solid, insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform.
