
Catalog Number	AR0069LS
Chemical Name	(S)-(-)-Dimethyl-2,2'-dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthalene-3,3'-dicarboxylate
CAS Number	69678-00-8
Molecular Formula	C24H18O6
Molecular Weight	402.3961199999999
MDL Number	MFCD00185745
SMILES	COC(=O)c1cc2ccccc2c(c1O)c1c(O)c(cc2c1cccc2)C(=O)OC

(S)-(-)-Dimethyl-2,2'-dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthalene-3,3'-dicarboxylate, commonly referred to as $name$, is a valuable compound widely used in chemical synthesis. This chiral molecule is known for its remarkable properties that make it an essential component in asymmetric synthesis processes. In particular, $name$ is utilized as a chiral ligand in various catalytic reactions, playing a crucial role in controlling the stereochemistry of the products formed.One of the key applications of (S)-(-)-Dimethyl-2,2'-dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthalene-3,3'-dicarboxylate is in asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. When employed as a ligand in transition metal-catalyzed hydrogenation reactions, $name$ aids in promoting enantioselectivity, enabling the synthesis of chiral compounds with high optical purity. This compound's unique structure and chirality impart specific steric and electronic properties that are vital for achieving excellent enantiocontrol in organic transformations.Moreover, (S)-(-)-Dimethyl-2,2'-dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthalene-3,3'-dicarboxylate finds extensive use in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its ability to facilitate selective transformations and control the stereochemistry of chemical reactions make it a versatile and indispensable tool in modern organic synthesis. Chemists frequently rely on this compound to access complex chiral molecules efficiently and with high levels of stereochemical control.