Description:(S)-(-)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethanol, with the CAS number 15914-84-8, is an organic compound characterized by its chiral structure, which includes a naphthyl group attached to a secondary alcohol. This compound is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is known for its aromatic properties due to the presence of the naphthalene moiety. It exhibits optical activity, meaning it can rotate plane-polarized light, a characteristic feature of chiral molecules. The compound is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. Its synthesis typically involves the resolution of racemic mixtures or asymmetric synthesis methods. (S)-(-)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethanol is of interest in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis, due to its potential applications in chiral catalysis and as a building block for more complex molecules. Additionally, it may serve as a ligand in coordination chemistry or as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis.
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