Description

n-Salicylidene-D(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine is a chiral Schiff base ligand, a versatile chemical intermediate prized for its ability to impart stereoselectivity in synthesis. This compound is crucial for applications requiring high enantiomeric purity, such as in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial chemists working in asymmetric catalysis, chiral resolution, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• As a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals.
• In chiral resolution processes to separate racemic mixtures of acids, amines, or alcohols.
• As a key intermediate for the preparation of advanced organic materials and functional polymers.
• In academic and industrial research for developing new stereoselective synthetic methodologies.
• For the synthesis of metal complexes used in catalysis and materials science.
• As a building block for fine chemicals and specialty agrochemicals requiring specific chirality.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Salicylidene-D(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine
CAS No.	19403-80-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₅NO
Molecular Weight	225.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-N-(2-Hydroxybenzylidene)-1-phenylethylamine; (R)-N-Salicylidene-1-phenylethylamine; (R)-N-(2-Hydroxybenzylidene)-α-methylbenzylamine; D-(+)-N-Salicylidene-α-methylbenzylamine; (R)-Salicylidene-α-methylbenzylamine; (R)-N-(2-Hydroxybenzylidene)-α-phenylethylamine; Schiff base ligand (R)-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Salicylidene-D(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.