(1R)-(-)-1-Phenylethane-1,2-diol

It appears as a colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or crystalline solid, soluble in water and organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. (1R)-(-)-1-Phenylethane-1,2-diol is a chiral aromatic diol consisting of a phenylethyl backbone bearing hydroxyl (-OH) groups on the first and second carbon atoms in the (1R)-configuration.

CAS No 16355-00-3
Molecular Formula C8H10O2
Molecular Weight 138.16 g/mol
Synonyms (1R)-1-phenylethane-1,2-diol

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