Description

(R)-(+)-2-Phenylglycinol CAS NO 2549-14-6 is a high-purity chiral amino alcohol building block essential for asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile precursor and chiral auxiliary for constructing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. This product is critically needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and catalysts.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical APIs, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and antiviral drugs.
• Utilized as a precursor for chiral ligands and auxiliaries in asymmetric catalysis, including oxazolidinone and sulfonamide derivatives.
• Employed in the research and development of novel agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides with specific stereochemistry.
• Used in the preparation of chiral stationary phases for analytical and preparative chromatography.
• Serves as a building block for peptidomimetics and other bioactive compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Applied in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials requiring chiral monomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(+)-2-Phenylglycinol
CAS No.	2549-14-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(+)-2-Amino-2-phenylethanol; (R)-2-Phenylglycinol; (R)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol; D-(+)-2-Phenylglycinol; (R)-2-Hydroxy-1-phenylethylamine; (R)-Styrene Glycinol; (R)-β-Amino-β-phenylethanol; (2R)-2-Amino-2-phenylethan-1-ol
EINECS	219-829-5

Quality Control

Our (R)-(+)-2-Phenylglycinol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity and chemical assay, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+38° to +42° (c=1 in MeOH)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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