Description

(S)-(-)-α-Methyl-1-Naphthalenemethanol is a high-purity chiral alcohol derivative of naphthalene, serving as a critical chiral building block and resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis. Its enantiomeric purity is essential for producing optically active intermediates in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries.

Application

• Chiral Auxiliary/Resolving Agent: Used for the kinetic resolution of racemic mixtures and as a chiral ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for chiral polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-α-Methyl-1-Naphthalenemethanol
CAS No.	15914-84-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-(1-Naphthyl)ethanol; (S)-(-)-1-(1-Naphthyl)ethanol; (S)-α-Methyl-1-naphthalenemethanol; (S)-1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethanol; (S)-1-Naphthylethanol; (S)-1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl alcohol; (S)-(-)-1-(1-Naphthalenyl)ethanol; (S)-1-(1-Naphthalenyl)ethyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-α-Methyl-1-Naphthalenemethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.