Category:
Amino Acids and Derivatives
CAS NO:
97703-99-6
Standard:
In-house Standards,
1-cyclopentyl-1-phenyl-ethanol is a chiral tertiary alcohol intermediate primarily synthesized via Grignard addition of cyclopentylmagnesium bromide to acetophenone. This compound serves as a critical building block in asymmetric synthesis, with the molecular formula C12H16O.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C away from oxidizers. Personnel must utilize PPE including nitrile gloves and goggles due to potential skin irritation. Not approved for direct clinical use; strictly industrial grade only.