Description

(R)-(-)-1,1-Diphenyl-2-Propanol is a high-purity chiral alcohol building block, identified by CAS No. 52199-85-6. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for asymmetric synthesis and chiral resolution processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a chiral auxiliary or ligand in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce enantioselectivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating chiral polymers and liquid crystals with specialized optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable standard and reagent for methodological development in organic and medicinal chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-1,1-Diphenyl-2-Propanol
CAS No.	52199-85-6
Molecular Formula	C15H16O
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1,1-Diphenyl-2-propanol; (R)-(-)-1,1-Diphenylpropan-2-ol; (R)-α-Methylbenzhydrol; (R)-1,1-Diphenyl-2-hydroxypropane; (R)-2-Hydroxy-1,1-diphenylpropane; (R)-DPP; (R)-Benzhydrol, α-methyl-; (R)-1,1-Diphenylpropan-2-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-1,1-Diphenyl-2-Propanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data, including chiral purity, are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.