Description

C-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Naphthalen-2-Yl)-Methylamine is a specialized organic amine compound featuring a tetralin (tetrahydronaphthalene) backbone, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, fused bicyclic structure that is essential for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry and pharmacological profiles. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of central nervous system (CNS) active drugs, potential antidepressants, and neuroprotective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides and pesticides where the tetralin scaffold contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and polymers with specific optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in reactions involving amine functionalization and ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	C-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Naphthalen-2-Yl)-Methylamine
CAS No.	129280-17-7
Molecular Formula	C12H17N
Molecular Weight	175.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aminomethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; (1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)methanamine; 2-Tetralinmethanamine; α-(2-Tetralyl)methylamine; 2-(Aminomethyl)tetralin; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-naphthalenemethylamine; 2-(Methylaminomethyl)tetralin (related); Tetralin-2-ylmethylamine
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Quality Control

Our C-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Naphthalen-2-Yl)-Methylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon), please contact our technical team.

Specification

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

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