Description

(S)-(+)-2-Methoxy-2-Phenylethanol is a high-purity chiral alcohol and a valuable building block in asymmetric synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of optically active pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This product is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and flavor & fragrance industries, where stereochemical purity is critical for efficacy and regulatory approval.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling enantioselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for complex natural products, specialty polymers, and advanced materials requiring specific optical activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the synthesis of chiral aroma chemicals, contributing to sophisticated and high-value scent profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing enantiomerically pure herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent in methodological development for new asymmetric synthetic routes and stereochemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(+)-2-Methoxy-2-Phenylethanol
CAS No.	66051-01-2
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Methoxy-2-phenylethanol; (S)-(+)-2-Methoxy-2-phenylethyl alcohol; (S)-Styrylmethyl alcohol methyl ether; (S)-α-Methoxybenzeneethanol; (S)-1-Phenyl-2-methoxyethanol; (S)-O-Methylmandelol; (S)-Methyl mandelate alcohol; (S)-2-Phenyl-2-methoxyethanol
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(+)-2-Methoxy-2-Phenylethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) determination by chiral HPLC or GC, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and assay by titration. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, ensuring compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation [α]	+40.0° to +44.0° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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