Description

(S)-(-)-α-Methyl-2-Naphthalenemethanol is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral alcohol derivative of 2-methylnaphthalene. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis, offering critical stereochemical control for the production of advanced intermediates. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure materials for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a chiral ligand or auxiliary in asymmetric catalysis for pharmaceutical synthesis.
• As a key chiral intermediate in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• As a resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of acids or other compounds.
• In agrochemical research for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure herbicides or pesticides.
• As a building block for advanced materials, such as liquid crystals or chiral polymers.
• In academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in organic and stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-α-Methyl-2-Naphthalenemethanol
CAS No.	27544-18-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol; (S)-1-(Naphthalen-2-yl)ethanol; (S)-α-Methyl-2-naphthalenemethanol; (S)-2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)naphthalene; (S)-(-)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethyl alcohol; (S)-1-(2-Naphthalenyl)ethanol; (S)-(-)-2-Naphthylethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-α-Methyl-2-Naphthalenemethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each 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) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee reproducible quality and support your regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

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%
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.