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(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol (CAS 1517-69-7)

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Alternate Names:
(R)-(+)-sec-Phenethan-1-ol
Application:
(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol is useful for synthesis of optically active products
CAS Number:
1517-69-7
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
122.16
Molecular Formula:
C8H10O
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol is a compound that is widely used in the field of organic chemistry for a variety of applications. Its chiral nature makes it a valuable agent in enantioselective synthesis, where the goal is to produce compounds with specific stereochemistry. Researchers often use (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol in the synthesis of optically active compounds and agrochemicals, taking advantage of its ability to impart chirality to the final product. This compound is also employed as a chiral starting material or resolving agent in the preparation of other chiral substances. Additionally, (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol is utilized in studies focusing on the development of new catalytic methods that can enhance the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions. Its role in the synthesis of flavors and fragrances is another area where this compound contributes to the deeper understanding of structure-activity relationships.


(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol (CAS 1517-69-7) References

  1. Asymmetric reduction of acetophenone into R-(+)-1-phenylethanol by endophytic fungus Neofusicoccum parvum BYEF07 isolated from Illicium verum.  |  Li, H., et al. 2016. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 473: 874-878. PMID: 27038548
  2. High-Resolution Absorption and Electronic Circular Dichroism Spectra of (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol. Confident Interpretation Based on the Synergy between Experiments and Computations.  |  Santoro, F., et al. 2018. Chemphyschem. 19: 715-723. PMID: 29239510
  3. Rapid chiral analysis based on liquid-phase cyclic chemiluminescence.  |  Zhang, R., et al. 2020. Chem Sci. 12: 660-668. PMID: 34163797
  4. Co-Crystal Structure-Guided Optimization of Dual-Functional Small Molecules for Improving the Peroxygenase Activity of Cytochrome P450BM3.  |  Qin, X., et al. 2022. Int J Mol Sci. 23: PMID: 35887253

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(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol, 5 g

sc-250864
5 g
$79.00

(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol, 25 g

sc-250864A
25 g
$281.00