Synonym(s): AD-mix-alpha
Application: Catalyst employed in the Sharpless Asymmetric Dihyroxylation of (E,E)- or (E,Z)-1,3-dienoates. Also used in the preparation of +ƒ-hydroxy-γ-lactones from +ƒ,γ-unsaturated esters.
General description: Contains chiral ligand (DHQ)2PHAL
Components: Mixture contains:
(DHQ)2PHAL (Cat. No. 392723) 0.0016 mole
Potassium carbonate, powder 0.4988 mole
Potassium ferricyanide 0.4988 mole
Potassium osmate dihydrate 0.0007 mole
Supplemental Hazards: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Packaging: 10, 50 g in glass bottle
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H10O4