Description

L-1-Phenylethylamine is a chiral primary amine featuring a phenyl group and an ethylamine side chain. This compound is a crucial chiral building block and resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries where precise stereochemistry is required.

Application

• As a chiral resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids and other acidic compounds.
• Key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and antivirals.
• As a ligand precursor or catalyst in asymmetric hydrogenation and other enantioselective catalytic reactions.
• Building block for the synthesis of liquid crystals and advanced organic materials.
• Used in agrochemical research for creating chiral pesticides and herbicides.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development in chiral chromatography and analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-1-Phenylethylamine
CAS No.	2627-86-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11N
Molecular Weight	121.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-1-Phenylethylamine; (S)-α-Methylbenzylamine; L-α-Phenylethylamine; (S)-1-Phenylethanamine; (S)-(-)-α-Phenylethylamine; (1S)-1-Phenylethylamine; L-PEA
EINECS	220-091-3

Quality Control

Our L-1-Phenylethylamine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) determination, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation. Keep away from strong oxidizers and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (S-isomer)
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-39° to -42° (c=1 in methanol)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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