1-Phenyl-1-(2-pyridyl)ethanol

• CAT Number: R047119
• CAS Number: 19490-92-7
• Molecular Formula: C13H13NO
• Molecular Weight: 199.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α-Methyl-α-phenyl-2-pyridinemethanol; α-Methyl-α-pyridylbenzyl Alcohol; NSC 28862
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-phenyl-1-pyridin-2-ylethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H13NO/c1-13(15,11-7-3-2-4-8-11)12-9-5-6-10-14-12/h2-10,15H,1H3
• InChIKey: JZSWVCNVNOZMFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=N2)O

1-Phenyl-1-(2-pyridyl)ethanol (Cat No.: R047119) is a chiral, aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C₁₃H₁₃NO. It features a central hydroxyl-bearing carbon bonded to both a phenyl and a 2-pyridyl group, forming a sterically hindered tertiary alcohol. This compound is commonly used as a ligand, intermediate, or resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis and coordination chemistry. Its aromatic structure and polarity enable interactions with metal ions and biological targets. It is valuable in pharmaceutical research for constructing chiral frameworks and studying stereoselective transformations.