Compound Q&A
How is (R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol (CAS: 52193-85-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol is often synthesized via the Wittig reaction, where 2-naphthylmethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide reacts with (R)-(+)-1-(2-naphthyl)ethanolate. The reaction is typically catalyzed by an organometallic reagent and provides high enantiomeric excess, with yields up to 85%.
About
CAS No
52193-85-8
English Name
(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C12H12O
Molecular Weight
172.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)O
InChIKey
AXRKCRWZRKETCK-SECBINFHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
