Description

(2S)-2-Phenylbutane-2-Ol is a chiral secondary alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile chiral building block and potential intermediate for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure target molecules.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Used in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical and Fragrance Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for specialty aromatic compounds.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in stereoselective synthesis and reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-2-Phenylbutane-2-Ol
CAS No.	53777-08-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Phenyl-2-butanol; (S)-2-Butanol, 2-phenyl-; (S)-α-Methylphenethyl alcohol; (S)-1-Phenyl-1-methyl-1-propanol; (S)-2-Phenylbutan-2-ol; (2S)-2-Phenyl-2-butanol; L-2-Phenyl-2-butanol; (S)-(-)-2-Phenyl-2-butanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2S)-2-Phenylbutane-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity determination via techniques such as chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]	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.