Description

(R)-1-(3-Tolyphenyl)Ethanol is a high-purity chiral alcohol building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and fine chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates.

Application

• As a critical chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in asymmetric catalysis and the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Serves as a building block for advanced materials and liquid crystal research.
• Used in the development of novel agrochemicals and crop protection agents.
• Acts as a precursor for ligands and auxiliaries in stereoselective organic synthesis.
• Employed in academic and industrial research for method development in chiral chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-(3-Tolyphenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	42070-91-7
Molecular Formula	C15H16O
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-(m-Tolyl)ethanol; (R)-α-Methyl-3-methylbenzyl alcohol; (R)-1-(3-Methylphenyl)ethanol; (R)-m-Methyl-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (R)-HMEA; (R)-1-(3-Tolyl)ethan-1-ol; (R)-3-Methyl-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (R)-1-(3-Tolyl)ethyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our (R)-1-(3-Tolyphenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for pharmaceutical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.