Description

(S)-(-)-n-Methyl-1-(1-Naphthyl)Ethylamine CAS NO 20218-55-7 is a high-purity chiral amine building block characterized by its naphthyl group and stereogenic center. This compound is critically important for its role as a versatile chiral auxiliary and resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and catalysts.

Application

• As a chiral auxiliary or ligand in asymmetric catalytic reactions, including hydrogenations and alkylations.
• As a key chiral building block in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• As a resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids and other chiral compounds.
• In academic and industrial research for developing new methodologies in stereoselective synthesis.
• For the preparation of specialty catalysts and ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• In the agrochemical industry for the synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides.
• As a precursor for advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-n-Methyl-1-(1-Naphthyl)Ethylamine
CAS No.	20218-55-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅N
Molecular Weight	185.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-N-Methyl-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine; (S)-N-Methyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethan-1-amine; (S)-(-)-1-(1-Naphthyl)-N-methylethylamine; (S)-N-Methyl-α-methyl-1-naphthalenemethylamine; (S)-(-)-N-Methyl-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine; (S)-1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-N-methylethanamine; (S)-N-Methyl-1-(1-naphthyl)ethanamine
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-n-Methyl-1-(1-Naphthyl)Ethylamine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and pharmaceutical-grade standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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