(S)-(-)-1-PHENYLETHANOL

Synonym(s):(−)-Methyl phenyl carbinol;(S)-(−)-α-Methylbenzyl alcohol;(S)-(−)-sec-Phenylethyl alcohol

CAS NO.：1445-91-6
Empirical Formula: C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
MDL number: MFCD00064264
EINECS: 604-424-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-05 19:05:58

What is (S)-(-)-1-PHENYLETHANOL?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of (S)-(-)-1-PHENYLETHANOL

It finds its application in the synthesis of optically active products. Used for the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. It can also be used as a chiral derivatizing agent for determining the absolute configuration of secondary alcohols.

What are the applications of Application

(S)-(?)-1-Phenylethanol is a reagent used for the synthesis of optically active compounds

Definition

ChEBI: The (S)-enantiomer of 1-phenylethanol.

General Description

(S)-(-)-1-Phenylethanol can be prepared from acetophenone via enantioselective bioreduction in the presence of Rhizopus arrhizus as a biocatalyst.

Properties of (S)-(-)-1-PHENYLETHANOL

Melting point:	9-11 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	88-89 °C10 mm Hg(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.	2-8°C
solubility	20g/l
form	Liquid
pka	14.43±0.20(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	1.018
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. hyacinth gardenia strawberry
optical activity	[α]22/D -44.0°, neat
Water Solubility	20 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN	2039797
CAS DataBase Reference	1445-91-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanol, «alpha»-methyl-, (S)-(1445-91-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, (.alpha.S)- (1445-91-6)

Safety information for (S)-(-)-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	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.