CAS 65376-05-8: (1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedimethanol

(1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedimethanol is an isomer of the more common (1S,2S)-1,2-cyclohexanedimethanol. It is a synthetic compound that is used as an analytical reagent in chromatographic and spectroscopic analyses. The two enantiomers of this compound have different stability and reactivity properties. (1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedimethanol has been shown to be a good photocatalyst for the decomposition of organic compounds. It also has some hydrophobic properties because it can dissolve in organic solvents such as ethers and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Applications (1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedimethanol (cas# 65376-05-8) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.