(S)-2-Chloro-1-(2 4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol (CAS# 126534-31-4)
(S)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol, also known as, is an organic compound. This compound is a colorless liquid or crystalline with a benzene odor. It is a chiral molecule with a chiral center and the presence of two enantiomers, namely (S)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol and (R)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol.
(S)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It can be obtained by chlorinating 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethylene. It can also be used as a research and laboratory chemical.
(S)-2-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol is toxic and may cause health and environmental hazards. Care should be taken for safe handling during use and handling, and contact and inhalation should be avoided.