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(R)-(-)-2-Phenylglycinol, 98%
Description
Amino alcohol used to prepare a chiral imine or oxazolidine from ethyl trifluoropyruvate. These intermediates were then employed in a synthesis of both enantiomers of α-trifluoromethylproline. Chiral β-amino alcohol used as a synthetic building block.
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Amino alcohol used to prepare a chiral imine or oxazolidine from ethyl trifluoropyruvate. These intermediates were then employed in a synthesis of both enantiomers of α-trifluoromethylproline. Chiral β-amino alcohol used as a synthetic building block.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 76°C to 78°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 2935848 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Optical Rotation | −30° (c=0.75 in 1N HCl) |
Formula Weight | 137.18 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | (R)-(-)-2-Phenylglycinol |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 260-287-5 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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