120466-66-2 | (R)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanol

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	97%	in stock	$15.00	$10.00
1g	97%	in stock	$20.00	$14.00
5g	97%	in stock	$44.00	$31.00
10g	97%	in stock	$78.00	$55.00
25g	97%	in stock	$184.00	$129.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB55566
• Chemical Name: (R)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanol
• CAS Number: 120466-66-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H9ClO
• Molecular Weight: 156.6095
• MDL Number: MFCD06659510
• SMILES: C[C@H](c1ccccc1Cl)O

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 105
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 10
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• XLogP3: 2.1

Upstream Synthesis Route

The (R)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanol is a versatile compound widely employed in chemical synthesis. Its chirality, or handedness, plays a crucial role in various reactions, particularly in asymmetric synthesis. Due to its specific stereochemical configuration, this compound can serve as a chiral building block in the creation of complex organic molecules with high enantiomeric purity.In the field of pharmaceuticals, (R)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanol is utilized to synthesize drug intermediates with enhanced biological activity and reduced side effects. Its ability to selectively interact with target molecules in the body makes it a valuable tool in medicinal chemistry. Furthermore, this compound can be incorporated into the synthesis of agrochemicals, fragrances, and specialty chemicals, where chirality is a critical factor in determining product performance.When employed in asymmetric transformations, (R)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanol can catalyze reactions with high efficiency, leading to the formation of new chiral centers in a controlled manner. This compound's applications extend to the synthesis of chiral ligands, catalysts, and other chemical entities crucial for advancing the field of asymmetric catalysis.Overall, (R)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanol serves as a valuable tool in chemical synthesis, enabling the formation of enantiomerically pure compounds essential for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.

Literature

• [Saccharomyces cerevisiae B5 efficiently and stereoselectively reduces 2'-chloroacetophenone to R-2'-chloro-1-phenylethanol in the presence of 5% ethanol].

  Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology 20030301