Preparation of optically active (R,R)-hydrobenzoin from benzoin or benzil
CAS index name: 1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-diphenyl-, (1R,2R)-
Organic Syntheses
A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (R,R)-Hydrobenzoin52340-78-0 · C14H14O2 | product | — | 214.26 | — | Warning |