Chemical Name: | 1-(3-chlorophenyl)ethanol |
CAS Number: | 120121-01-9 |
Product Number: | AG000QD0(AGN-PC-0JM2P0) |
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Molecular Formula: | C8H9ClO |
Molecular Weight: | 156.6095 |
The (R)-1-(3-Chlorophenyl)ethanol is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a chiral building block. Its unique stereochemistry allows for the creation of complex organic molecules with specific chirality, making it a valuable tool in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. This compound can serve as a precursor for the synthesis of various pharmaceutical agents, agrochemicals, and advanced materials through the introduction of functional groups or transformation into other chiral intermediates. Its application in asymmetric synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry highlights its significance in the development of novel compounds with enhanced biological activity and selectivity.