(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol

Synonym(s):(+)-Methyl phenyl carbinol;(R)-(+)-α-Methylbenzyl alcohol

CAS NO.：1517-69-7
Empirical Formula: C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
MDL number: MFCD00064263
EINECS: 604-814-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:00

What is (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol

(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol is used in the synthesis of optically active products. It is also useful in the determination of enantiomeric purity and for resolutions of acids.

What are the applications of Application

(R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol is useful for synthesis of optically active products

Definition

ChEBI: (R)-1-phenylethanol is the (R)-enantiomer of 1-phenylethanol. It has a role as an animal metabolite. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-1-phenylethanol.

General Description

(R)-1-Phenylethanol can be prepared from ethylbenzene via enantioselective hydroxylation of ethylbenzene catalyzed by peroxygenase enzyme.

Properties of (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol

Melting point:	9-11 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	88-89 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
alpha	42.5 º (NEAT)
Density	1.012 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.528
Flash point:	85 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	20g/l
form	clear liquid
pka	14.43±0.20(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Light yellow
PH	7 (H2O)
Odor	at 100.00 %. floral earthy green honeysuckle
optical activity	[α]22/D +44.0°, c = 5%
Water Solubility	20 G/L (20 ºC)
BRN	2039798
Stability:	Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	1517-69-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanol, «alpha»-methyl-, (R)-(1517-69-7)

Safety information for (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.