Description
(1R)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 114446-57-0) is a high-purity chiral compound with the molecular formula C8H7Cl3O. This optically active intermediate is widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis and agrochemical research due to its stereospecific reactivity. The compound features a chlorinated phenyl ring and a chiral alcohol group, making it valuable for asymmetric synthesis and catalyst development. It is supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is rigorously tested for consistency, ensuring optimal performance in sensitive applications. Proper storage under inert conditions is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 114446-57-0
- Complexity: 142
- IUPAC Name: (1R)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7Cl3O/c9-4-8(12)6-2-1-5(10)3-7(6)11/h1-3,8,12H,4H2/t8-/m0/s1
- InChI Key: XHEPANNURIQWRM-QMMMGPOBSA-N
- Exact Mass: 223.956248
- Molecular Formula: C8H7Cl3O
- Molecular Weight: 225.5
- SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)[C@H](CCl)O
- Topological: 20.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 223.956248
- Synonyms: 114446-57-0, (1R)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol, (r)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol, (1R)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethan-1-ol, Benzenemethanol, 2,4-dichloro-alpha-(chloromethyl)-, (alphaR)-, (R)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethan-1-ol, MFCD09863567, SCHEMBL7460986, XHEPANNURIQWRM-QMMMGPOBSA-N, PEA44657, AKOS032950078, AS-69603, DB-406172, (r)-2,2′,4′-trichloro-1-phenylethan-1-ol, EN300-87664, A11909, (R)-2-Chloro-(2′,4′-dichlorophenyl)-1-ethanol, (R)-alpha-(Chloromethyl)-2,4-dichlorobenzylalcohol, Benzenemethanol, 2,4-dichloro-|A-(chloromethyl)-, (|AR)-
This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals, particularly antifungal and antimicrobial agents. Researchers leverage its chiral center for stereoselective reactions in medicinal chemistry. It is also employed in the development of agrochemicals and as a building block for complex organic frameworks. Its reactivity with nucleophiles makes it useful in cross-coupling reactions.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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