Compound Q&A
How is (1R)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol (CAS: 42070-92-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
(1R)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol can be synthesized via reduction of 4-methylbenzaldehyde using sodium borohydride as the reducing agent. The reaction is typically conducted in an aqueous solvent like methanol or ethanol. This method provides a yield of around 75-85%, and the product is isolated by filtration and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
42070-92-8
English Name
(1R)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C9H12O
Molecular Weight
136.19 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@@H](O)c1ccc(C)cc1
InChIKey
JESIHYIJKKUWIS-MRVPVSSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-08 00:00
