Uses:
(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is a chiral reagent used in the synthesis of drugs, including the preparation of compounds based on the δ-lactone skeleton (-)-tarchonanthuslactone with antiproliferative activity against cancer cells.
Introduction: (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is an alcohol organic compound that can be used as a raw material for organic synthesis.
Biological activity: (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol can be used to regulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.