Description

Benzenemethanol, -α-,2,4-Trimethyl-, (-α-S)- (9Ci) is a chiral, substituted benzyl alcohol derivative, identified by CAS number 168749-62-0. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its defined stereochemistry which is critical for producing enantiomerically pure products. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of enantiomerically pure pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and process chemistry research.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or building block for chiral polymers and advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzenemethanol, -α-,2,4-Trimethyl-, (-α-S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	168749-62-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-α,2,4-Trimethylbenzyl alcohol; (S)-(-)-α,2,4-Trimethylbenzyl alcohol; (S)-1-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)ethanol; (S)-2,4-Dimethyl-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (-)-(S)-α,2,4-Trimethylbenzenemethanol; (S)-HMPP (Homoveratryl alcohol derivative); Benzenemethanol, α,2,4-trimethyl-, (αS)-; (S)-1-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, -α-,2,4-Trimethyl-, (-α-S)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and development standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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