Description

S(-)-1-(9-Fluorenyl)Ethanol is a chiral, non-racemic alcohol derivative of fluorene, serving as a valuable enantiomerically pure building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a key chiral auxiliary or intermediate for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry, which is critical for biological activity. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chiral Auxiliary: Used to induce stereoselectivity in organic reactions, enabling the production of single enantiomer compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry affects efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: A building block for developing chiral polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Academic & R&D: A standard reagent in university and industrial research laboratories for methodological studies in stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	S(-)-1-(9-Fluorenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	151775-20-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-1-(9H-Fluoren-9-yl)ethanol; (S)-1-(9-Fluorenyl)ethanol; (-)-1-(9-Fluorenyl)ethanol; (S)-9-Fluorenemethanol, α-methyl-; (S)-α-Methyl-9-fluorenemethanol; S(-)-9-Fluorenylmethylcarbinol; (S)-FME; (S)-1-(9H-Fluoren-9-yl)ethan-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our S(-)-1-(9-Fluorenyl)Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, NMR for structural confirmation, and standard purity assays. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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