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(R)-tert-butyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate; CAS No.: 1072792-33-6; (R)-tert-butyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate. PROPERTIES: This compound is a (R)-tert-butyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate appearing as colorless viscous liquid. Its molecular weight is approximately 225.65 g/mol. It has characteristic mild odor. The compound is moderately soluble in common organic solvents like dichloromethane and tetrahydrofuran. It's moisture sensitive and may hydrolyze upon exposure to water. Store in tightly sealed containers under anhydrous conditions. Keep below 20 C and protect from moisture. Handle with care using appropriate protective equipment to prevent skin contact. APPLICATIONS: (R)-tert-butyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate is utilized in organic synthesis as chiral chloride building block as detailed in Synthetic Communications. It's employed in preparation of certain beta-blockers with specific stereochemistry mentioned in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Additionally, this compound serves as intermediate for synthesizing glycosylation agents reported in Carbohydrate Research. The chiral center and chloride functionality provide valuable reactive sites for asymmetric transformations.