(S)-1-(2-Bromophenyl)ethanol （CAS#114446-55-8）

(S)-(-)-2-bromo-1-α-methylbenzyl alcohol is an organic compound. The following is an introduction to its properties, uses, manufacturing methods and safety information:

Quality:
(S)-(-)-2-bromo-1-α-methylbenzyl alcohol is a colorless or light yellow liquid with a special odor at room temperature. It has a deformable three-dimensional structure as it is a chiral compound i.e., there is a chiral center on the axis of molecular symmetry.

Uses: It can also be used as a ligand for stereoselective catalysts.

Method:
The preparation method of (S)-(-)-2-bromo-1-α-methylbenzyl alcohol can be obtained by reacting aldehydes or ketones with thionyl bromide under alkaline conditions. After the reaction occurs, the isolation of achiral compounds and the chiral purification of chiral compounds are required.

Safety Information:
Contact with skin and eyes needs to be avoided.
During operation, good ventilation should be ensured to avoid inhalation or ingestion.
The compound can decompose at high temperatures to produce harmful gases, which need to be kept away from ignition sources and high temperatures.
Appropriate personal protective equipment such as lab gloves and safety goggles should be worn during use.
Relevant safety norms and procedures should be followed in handling and disposal.
In practical applications, more specific situations and experimental conditions should also be taken into account.