Description

2-Methyl-2-Phenylpropan-1-Amine is a versatile organic amine compound featuring a tertiary carbon center and a phenyl group, which imparts unique steric and electronic properties. This structure makes it a valuable building block (synthon) in organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced material sectors for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring bulky amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polyamides, epoxy curing agents, and other high-performance polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Utilized in industrial fluids and coatings due to its amine functionality.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Phenylpropan-1-Amine
CAS No.	21404-88-6
Molecular Formula	C10H15N
Molecular Weight	149.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Neopentylphenylamine; 1-Amino-2-methyl-2-phenylpropane; 2-Methyl-2-phenyl-1-propanamine; α,α-Dimethylphenethylamine; (2-Methyl-2-phenylpropyl)amine; 2-Phenyl-tert-butylamine; 2-Methyl-2-phenylpropylamine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Phenylpropan-1-Amine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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