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    391901-45-4

    Catalog No. EBD1749546

    CAS 391901-45-4

    Name (1 R)-2-[(4-aminophenethyl)amino]-1-phenyl-1-ethanol

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    Basic Information

    Synonyms: (1R)-2-[(4-aminophenethyl)amino]-1-phenyl-1-ethanol

    Molecular Formula: C16H20N2O

    Molecular Weight: 256.35

    Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Chiral Intermediates Medicinal Chemistry > APIs and Their Salts > Cardiovascular Drugs

    Product Description:
    (R)-2-((4-Aminophenethyl)amino)-1-phenylethanol is a chiral amino alcohol derivative. It features a phenylethanolamine core structure with a 4-aminophenethyl substituent on the amino group. This specific (R)-enantiomer is a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development. Its primary and most significant application is in the synthesis of cardiovascular drugs, specifically as a crucial chiral building block for the production of Nebivolol. Nebivolol is a third-generation, highly selective β1-adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat hypertension and heart failure. The (R)-configuration of this intermediate is essential for imparting the desired pharmacological activity to the final API. The compound's structure, containing both amino and hydroxyl functional groups, makes it a versatile handle for further chemical modifications. Its synthesis and availability are of particular importance in the development of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) within the cardiovascular therapeutic area.
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