1-Phenyl-1,2-propanediol (Mixture of Diastereomers)

• CAT Number: R060663
• CAS Number: 1855-09-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 152.193
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (RS,RS)-2-Methyl-1-phenyl-1,2-ethanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-1-phenylpropane; 1-Phenyl-1,2-dihydroxypropane
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-phenylpropane-1,2-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-7(10)9(11)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9-11H,1H3
• InChIKey: MZQZXSHFWDHNOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C(C1=CC=CC=C1)O)O

1-Phenyl-1,2-propanediol, a mixture of diastereomers, is a versatile organic compound often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structure features a phenyl group attached to a diol, making it useful in stereoselective syntheses where the configuration of products is crucial. This compound can act as a building block in the creation of complex molecules, including those used in drug development and chiral intermediates that facilitate asymmetric synthesis, underscoring its importance in organic chemistry.