Description

(2S)-2-Amino-2-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol is a chiral amino alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, where its defined stereochemistry is critical for biological activity. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development teams, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of new drugs targeting the central nervous system or as a component of complex molecular architectures.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling enantioselective transformations such as hydrogenation or addition reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel, enantiomerically pure pesticides or herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals where precise stereochemical control is required.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-2-Amino-2-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol
CAS No.	1213497-03-0
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO
Molecular Weight	165.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)ethanol; (S)-2-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-aminoethanol; (2S)-2-Amino-2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)ethanol; (S)-1-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-aminoethanol; (S)-2,4-Dimethylphenylglycinol; (S)-2-Amino-1-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)ethanol; (S)-2-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyethylamine; (S)-2,4-Dimethyl-β-amino-phenethyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our (2S)-2-Amino-2-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to meet the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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