(R)-1-phenyl-ethyl-amine, CAS No. 3886-69-9

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3886-69-9

Catalog No. EBD2204331

CAS 3886-69-9

Name (R)-1-phenyl-ethyl-amine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (R)-(+)-α-phenylethylamine (R)-1-phenyl-ethyl-amine D(+)-alpha-Methylbenzylamine (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethylamine R-(+)-ALPHA-Methylbenzylamine R(+)-1-Phenyl-ethylamine D-(+)-alpha-Methylbenzylamine (+)-PEA R(+)-alpha-methylbenzylamine (R)-(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine R(+)-a-phenylethylamine R(+)-α-phenylethylamine (+)-D-alpha-Methylbenzylamine D-alpha-Methylbenzylamine D-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine D-alpha-Phenylethylamine D-(+)-A-Methylbenzylamine D-(+)-alpha-AMINOETHYLBENZENE D-(+)-1-Phenylethylamine (R)-1-Phenethylamine R(+)-1-phenylethylamine R-(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine (1R)-1-phenylethanamine (1R)-1-phenylethanaminium 1-Phenyl-ethylamine R(+)-alpha-phenylethylamine (R)-1-Phenylethylamine

Molecular Formula: C8H11N

Molecular Weight: 121.18

MDL Number: MFCD00064405

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines Synthetic Chemistry > Catalysts and Ligands > Chiral Ligands

Product Description:

D-(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine is a chiral primary amine characterized by a methyl group and a phenyl group attached to the chiral carbon atom of the ethylamine backbone. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic amine odor and is commercially available in high enantiomeric purity. Its primary significance lies in its role as a versatile chiral building block and resolving agent in organic synthesis. The compound is extensively used for the resolution of racemic acids via diastereomeric salt formation. Furthermore, it serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various chiral ligands, such as phosphines and diamines, which are crucial in asymmetric catalysis for producing enantiomerically enriched compounds. It is also employed as a chiral auxiliary in certain synthetic transformations. As a basic amine, it requires careful handling; it is corrosive and can cause severe skin burns and eye damage. It should be stored under an inert atmosphere and away from oxidizing agents.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -10 °C

Boiling Point: 187-189 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 70 °C

Density: 0.952 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Solubility: 40 g/L (20 ºC)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.526(lit.)

Storage: 2-8°C

Safety Information

Packing Level: II

Hazard Category: 8

Transport Codes: 2735PSN1

Analytical Data

Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liqui