CAS 501-96-2

(αR)-4-Hydroxy-α-methylbenzenepropanol

Description:

(αR)-4-Hydroxy-α-methylbenzenepropanol, also known as α-methyl-4-hydroxyphenylpropan-2-ol, is an organic compound characterized by its hydroxyl and alkyl functional groups. It features a chiral center, which contributes to its stereochemistry, specifically the (αR) configuration. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and form. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits moderate polarity due to the presence of the hydroxyl group. The compound is often studied for its potential applications in pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Its properties, such as boiling point, melting point, and reactivity, can vary based on the specific conditions and the presence of other functional groups in a reaction. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as with many organic compounds, due to potential health hazards. Overall, (αR)-4-Hydroxy-α-methylbenzenepropanol is significant in various chemical and industrial applications.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14O2/c1-8(11)2-3-9-4-6-10(12)7-5-9/h4-8,11-12H,2-3H2,1H3/t8-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=SFUCGABQOMYVJW-MRVPVSSYSA-N

SMILES: C(C[C@@H](C)O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1

Synonyms:

• (-)-Betuligenol
• (R)-(-)-Rhododendrol
• (R)-Frambinol
• (αR)-4-Hydroxy-α-methylbenzenepropanol
• 2-Butanol, 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-
• 4-[(3R)-3-Hydroxybutyl]phenol
• Benzenepropanol, 4-hydroxy-α-methyl-, (R)-
• Benzenepropanol, 4-hydroxy-α-methyl-, (αR)-
• Rhododendrol

Rhododendrol

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Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 166.2170

Ref: IN-DA00DFJ7

Rhododendrol

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Rhododendrol

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 166.22g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP15163

(-)-Rhododendrol

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Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂

Purity: 95%~99%

Molecular weight: 166.22

Ref: BP-SBP03225

Rhododendrol

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Rhododendrol (Frambinol) inhibits melanin, reduces weight gain from high-fat diets, and boosts lipolysis in male mice adipocytes; used in lightening cosmetics.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂

Purity: 99.97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 166.22

Ref: TM-T19924

(-)-Rhododendrol

Controlled Product

CAS: 501-96-2

Applications (-)-Rhododendrol, can be extracted from the leaves of Abies webbiana Lindl., having dendrite elongation inhibition activity in cell lines.
References Rao, G., et al.: J. Pharm. Res., 5, 4652 (2012);

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 166.217

Ref: TR-R318655