Description

(S)-2-Dibenzylamino-Propionaldehyde is a chiral aldehyde intermediate of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for the preparation of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This high-purity compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise stereochemistry is critical for product efficacy and safety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, enabling the production of enantiomerically enriched compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved selectivity and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex, high-value specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Dibenzylamino-Propionaldehyde
CAS No.	111060-63-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₉NO
Molecular Weight	253.34 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-(Dibenzylamino)propanal; (S)-2-(N,N-Dibenzylamino)propionaldehyde; (S)-α-(Dibenzylamino)propionaldehyde; (S)-2-Dibenzylaminopropanal; Propionaldehyde, 2-(dibenzylamino)-, (S)-; L-2-(Dibenzylamino)propionaldehyde; (S)-2-(Bis(phenylmethyl)amino)propanal
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Dibenzylamino-Propionaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) verification by HPLC, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and quantification of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (ee, HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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