(alphaS)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methylbenzenemethanamine;(S)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methylbenzenemethanamine;(S)-1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)ethanamineHCl, CAS No. 121443-79-6

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121443-79-6

Catalog No. EBD2089444

CAS 121443-79-6

Name (alphaS)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methylbenzenemethanamine;(S)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methylbenzenemethanamine;(S)-1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)ethanamineHCl

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (alphaS)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methylbenzenemethanamine (S)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methylbenzenemethanamine (S)-1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)ethanamineHCl Benzenemethanamine,2,6-dichloro-a-methyl-,(S)- Benzenemethanamine,2,6-dichloro-α-methyl-,(S)- (S)-1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)Ethanamine (alphaS)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-Methyl-Benzenemethanamine

Molecular Formula: C8H9Cl2N

Molecular Weight: 190.07

MDL Number: MFCD06762210

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Chiral Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

(alphaS)-2,6-Dichloro-alpha-methyl-benzylamine is a chiral amine compound characterized by a benzylamine core substituted with two chlorine atoms at the 2- and 6-positions and a methyl group on the chiral alpha carbon. Its specific (S)-configuration is crucial for its intended applications. This compound is primarily utilized as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its structural motif is particularly valuable for constructing molecules with defined stereochemistry, which is essential for the biological activity of many drugs. The presence of the chiral center and the aromatic dichloro-substituted ring makes it a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry. As a chiral amine, it also serves as a valuable organic synthesis building block in asymmetric synthesis and for the preparation of other fine chemicals. Its dual role underscores its importance in both targeted pharmaceutical development and broader synthetic chemistry research.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 248.142 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 103.873 °C

Density: 1.262 g/cm3