Description

Benzenemethanol, α-Methyl-3-Nitro-, (Alphas)- (9Ci) is a specialized chiral aromatic compound featuring a nitro-substituted phenyl ring and a benzylic alcohol group. This molecule serves as a valuable chiral building block and key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by research and development laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex, optically active target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of enantiomerically pure drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced, optically selective herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, exploring new nitro-aromatic transformations and chiral resolutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, α-Methyl-3-Nitro-, (Alphas)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	103966-65-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(αS)-α-Methyl-3-nitrobenzenemethanol; (S)-(-)-1-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethanol; (S)-1-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethan-1-ol; (S)-α-Methyl-3-nitrobenzyl alcohol; (S)-3-Nitro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (S)-1-(m-Nitrophenyl)ethanol; (S)-m-Nitro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (αS)-1-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, α-Methyl-3-Nitro-, (Alphas)- (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific rotation are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details

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