CAS 579-43-1: rel-(1R,2S)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
Description:Rel-(1R,2S)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol, with the CAS number 579-43-1, is an organic compound characterized by its two phenyl groups attached to a central ethanediol structure. This compound exhibits chirality, with specific stereochemistry denoted by the (1R,2S) configuration, indicating the spatial arrangement of its atoms. It is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid, and its solubility is generally higher in organic solvents compared to water. The presence of hydroxyl (-OH) groups contributes to its potential as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications. The compound can participate in hydrogen bonding, influencing its physical properties and reactivity. Additionally, it may exhibit optical activity due to its chiral centers, making it of interest in studies related to stereochemistry and asymmetric synthesis. Overall, rel-(1R,2S)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol serves as a valuable compound in both academic research and industrial applications.
Formula:C14H14O2
InChI:InChI=1/C14H14O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13-16H/t13-,14+
InChI key:InChIKey=IHPDTPWNFBQHEB-OKILXGFUNA-N
SMILES:OC(C=1C=CC=CC1)C(O)C=2C=CC=CC2
- Synonyms:
- (1R,2S)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
- (1R,2S)-1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-diol
- (R,S)-Dihydrobenzoin
- 1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-diphenyl-, (1R,2S)-rel-
- 1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-diphenyl-, (R*,S*)-
- 1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-diphenyl-, meso-
- Hydrobenzoin, meso-
- NSC 133570
- cis-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
- erythro-1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-diol
- See more synonyms
- erythro-Hydrobenzoin
- meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
- meso-1,2-Diphenylethylene glycol
- meso-Hydrobenzoin
- meso-Stilbene glycol
- rel-(1R,2S)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
- trans-1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-diol
