(R)-3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-(2-methylphenoxy-d7)propane

(R)-3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-(2-methylphenoxy-d7)propane is a chiral compound that is commonly used as a reference standard in analytical laboratories. This compound is characterized by its distinctive asymmetric center, which gives rise to two enantiomeric forms: (R)- and (S)-3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-(2-methylphenoxy-d7)propane. The (R)- enantiomer is the active form of the compound and is used in a variety of applications, including as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and as a reference standard in chiral HPLC analysis. The chemical formula of (R)-3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-(2-methylphenoxy-d7)propane is C18H16D7ClO, and its molecular weight is 290.84 g/mol. This compound is a colorless liquid that is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide. The compound has a melting point of -19°C and a boiling point of 291°C. The chemical structure of (R)-3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-(2-methylphenoxy-d7)propane consists of a central propane chain that is substituted at the 3-position with a chlorine atom and at the 1-position with a phenyl group. The propane chain is also substituted at the 1-position with a 2-methylphenoxy-d7 group. This compound is typically synthesized through the reaction of (R)-1-phenyl-1-(2-methylphenoxy-d7)propan-2-ol with thionyl chloride in the presence of pyridine.