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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(−)-α-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

(−)-Phenyl(trifluoromethyl)carbinol, (R)-(−)-1-Phenyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(CF3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
176.14
Beilstein:
2413959
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
PubChem Substance ID:

Assay

99%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]21/D −29°, c = 2.6 in chloroform

optical purity

ee: 97% (GLC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.459 (lit.)

bp

73-76 °C/9 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.300 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O[C@H](c1ccccc1)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C8H7F3O/c9-8(10,11)7(12)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7,12H/t7-/m1/s1

InChI key

VNOMEAQPOMDWSR-SSDOTTSWSA-N

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Application

Chiral solvating agent used for determination of enantiomeric composition by H-NMR.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Pirkle, W.H. and Rinaldi, P.L.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 42, 3217-3217 (1977)

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