Description

(R)-(+)-n-Benzoyl-α-Methylbenzylamine CAS NO 20826-48-6 is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its utility as a versatile chiral auxiliary and resolving agent for the preparation of optically active pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise stereochemical control in their synthetic pathways.

Application

• As a chiral auxiliary in the asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Use as a resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids and other compounds.
• A key intermediate in the research and development of novel catalysts for enantioselective reactions.
• Employed in the synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring defined stereochemistry.
• Utilized in methodological studies for developing new asymmetric transformation protocols in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Potential application in the synthesis of agrochemicals with specific stereoisomeric activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(+)-n-Benzoyl-α-Methylbenzylamine
CAS No.	20826-48-6
Molecular Formula	C16H17NO
Molecular Weight	239.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(+)-α-Methylbenzylbenzamide; (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)benzamide; (R)-1-Phenylethylbenzamide; (R)-N-Benzoyl-α-methylbenzylamine; (R)-N-(α-Methylbenzyl)benzamide; (R)-Benzamide, N-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-; (R)-Benzanilide, α-methyl-; (R)-BEBA
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(+)-n-Benzoyl-α-Methylbenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
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.