Description

1-Cyclopropyl-1-Phenylethanol is a versatile chiral tertiary alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both cyclopropyl and phenyl substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures with specific stereochemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the multi-step synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel cyclopropanation and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclopropyl-1-Phenylethanol
CAS No.	5558-04-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Cyclopropyl-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (1-Cyclopropyl-1-phenyl)ethanol; 1-Cyclopropyl-1-phenylethanol; 1-Phenyl-1-cyclopropylethanol; α-Methyl-α-phenylcyclopropanemethanol; Benzenemethanol, α-cyclopropyl-α-methyl-; Cyclopropyl(phenyl)methyl methyl alcohol
EINECS	226-902-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclopropyl-1-Phenylethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications, including enantiomeric excess (ee), to meet specific project requirements.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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