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CAS 126534-40-5

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(αS)-3,4-Difluoro-α-methylbenzenemethanol

Description:
(αS)-3,4-Difluoro-α-methylbenzenemethanol is a chiral organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzene ring substituted with two fluorine atoms and a hydroxymethyl group. The compound features a stereocenter at the α position, which contributes to its optical activity. The difluoromethyl group introduces significant electronegativity, influencing the compound's reactivity and interaction with biological systems. This compound is likely to exhibit unique physical properties, such as altered boiling and melting points compared to its non-fluorinated analogs, due to the presence of fluorine atoms that can enhance hydrogen bonding and dipole interactions. Additionally, the presence of the hydroxymethyl group suggests potential for further functionalization, making it of interest in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Its specific applications may include roles as intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals, where the fluorine substituents can enhance biological activity or metabolic stability. Overall, (αS)-3,4-Difluoro-α-methylbenzenemethanol represents a compound of interest due to its unique structural features and potential applications.
Formula:C8H8F2O
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H8F2O/c1-5(11)6-2-3-7(9)8(10)4-6/h2-5,11H,1H3/t5-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=WSIJRUFDDILTTN-YFKPBYRVSA-N
SMILES:[C@@H](C)(O)C1=CC(F)=C(F)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • (S)-1-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)ethanol
  • (αS)-3,4-Difluoro-α-methylbenzenemethanol
  • (1S)-1-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol
  • Benzenemethanol, 3,4-difluoro-α-methyl-, (S)-
  • Benzenemethanol, 3,4-difluoro-α-methyl-, (αS)-
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