(R)-(+)-N-benzyl-α-methylbenzylamine, CAS No. 38235-77-7

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38235-77-7

Catalog No. EBD2204337

CAS 38235-77-7

Name (R)-(+)-N-benzyl-α-methylbenzylamine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (R)-PhCH(CH3)NH(CH2Ph) (R)-(+)-N-benzyl-α-methylbenzylamine benzenemethanamine,alpha-methyl-N-(phenylmethyl)- N-Benzyl-1-phenylethanamine (1R)-N-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1-phenylethanaminium (R)-(+)-N-Benzyl-1-phenylethylamine (+)-N-benzyl-?alpha?-phenethylamine

Molecular Formula: C15H17N

Molecular Weight: 211.3

MDL Number: MFCD00015010

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

(R)-(+)-N-benzyl-▒-methylbenzylamine is a chiral secondary amine featuring a benzyl group and a methylbenzylamine backbone. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a specific optical rotation, indicating its enantiomeric purity. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block in asymmetric synthesis. Its primary application is as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent in organic chemistry, particularly for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds. The chiral center adjacent to the nitrogen atom allows for stereoselective transformations, making it valuable in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. It is also used as a ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis. As a key intermediate, it facilitates the preparation of various chiral amines and heterocycles. Its high enantiomeric purity and reactivity make it essential for research and development in medicinal chemistry, where it aids in the synthesis of optically active drug candidates. Safety precautions should be taken due tto its irritant nature.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 171 °C/15 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 113 °C

Density: 1.01 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.564(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: colorless to light yellow liquid