Description

(2R)-2-Phenyl-1-Butanol is a chiral secondary alcohol of significant interest in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity, enantiomerically pure intermediates for asymmetric synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for chiral dopants and other functional materials in display technology.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Employed in the synthesis of specific aromatic compounds for high-value perfumery.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Utilized as a standard or ligand precursor in the development and study of new chiral catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile starting material for various organic transformations, including esterifications and etherifications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R)-2-Phenyl-1-Butanol
CAS No.	16460-75-6
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Phenyl-1-butanol; (R)-(-)-2-Phenyl-1-butanol; (R)-2-Phenylbutan-1-ol; (2R)-2-Phenylbutan-1-ol; (-)-2-Phenyl-1-butanol; R-(-)-2-Phenyl-1-butanol; 1-Butanol, 2-phenyl-, (2R)-; (R)-α-Ethylbenzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2R)-2-Phenyl-1-Butanol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including chiral HPLC and NMR, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for identity, assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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