Description

(R)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)Ethanamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral amine salt, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and high chemical purity make it an essential intermediate for producing enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily targeted at research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent in stereoselective chemical reactions to produce single-enantiomer compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel, enantiopure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for catalysis, such as in asymmetric hydrogenation or cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reference standard and starting material for method development and novel pathway exploration in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)Ethanamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1032036-48-8
Molecular Formula	C10H15N·HCl
Molecular Weight	185.70 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-amine hydrochloride; (R)-α-Methyl-2,3-dimethylbenzylamine hydrochloride; (R)-1-(2,3-Xylyl)ethylamine hydrochloride; (R)-2,3-Dimethyl-α-methylbenzylamine hydrochloride; (R)-(-)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethylamine hydrochloride; (R)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our (R)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)Ethanamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results for all critical parameters is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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