Description

(1S)-2-Bromo-1-Phenyl-Ethanol is a high-purity chiral building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. This optically active bromohydrin is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in stereoselective reactions, including ring-opening and nucleophilic substitution, to introduce chiral centers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, ligands, and catalysts.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and exploratory chemistry for novel compound libraries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Potential intermediate in the development of chiral pesticides or herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S)-2-Bromo-1-Phenyl-Ethanol
CAS No.	73908-23-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Bromo-1-phenylethanol; (S)-2-Bromo-2-phenylethanol; (1S)-2-Bromo-1-phenylethan-1-ol; (S)-(-)-2-Bromo-1-phenylethanol; (S)-Styrene bromohydrin; (S)-Bromostyrene glycol; (S)-1-Phenyl-2-bromoethanol; Bromo(phenyl)methyl]methanol (S)-
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Quality Control

Our (1S)-2-Bromo-1-Phenyl-Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light. It is also easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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