Description

S-(-)-1-Phenylpentan-1-Ol is a chiral secondary alcohol of significant interest in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries for asymmetric synthesis and chiral resolution processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the development and preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of complex odorants and flavor compounds with defined olfactory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of chiral pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of chiral liquid crystals or polymers with advanced optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and validation in chiral chromatography.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-(-)-1-Phenylpentan-1-Ol
CAS No.	33652-83-4
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-Phenyl-1-pentanol; (S)-(-)-1-Phenylpentanol; (S)-1-Phenylpentan-1-ol; (S)-α-Ethylbenzenemethanol; (S)-α-Ethylbenzyl alcohol; (1S)-1-Phenylpentan-1-ol; (S)-1-Hydroxy-1-phenylpentane; L-1-Phenylpentanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our S-(-)-1-Phenylpentan-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC or GC, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC/GC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]D20	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.