Description

(S)-2-Phenyl-Cyclohexanone CAS NO 34281-93-1 is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry provides a critical advantage for the production of optically active pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific chiral centers into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Used as a precursor or ligand in the development of novel chiral catalysts and auxiliaries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals where optical purity is critical.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Phenyl-Cyclohexanone
CAS No.	34281-93-1
Molecular Formula	C12H14O
Molecular Weight	174.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Phenylcyclohexanone; (S)-2-Phenylcyclohexan-1-one; (S)-α-Phenylcyclohexanone; (2S)-2-Phenylcyclohexanone; (-)-2-Phenylcyclohexanone; (S)-(-)-2-Phenylcyclohexanone; 2-Phenylcyclohexanone, (S)-; L-2-Phenylcyclohexanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Phenyl-Cyclohexanone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess (ee), and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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