Description

(S)-(+)-1-(α-Aminobenzyl)-2-Naphthol is a high-purity chiral compound characterized by its naphthol core and a benzylic amine group. This product matters as a versatile chiral building block and ligand, essential for the synthesis 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 applications in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.

Application

• As a chiral ligand or catalyst in asymmetric synthesis reactions.
• As a key chiral intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• In the research and production of agrochemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• For the synthesis of novel materials with chiral properties.
• As a resolving agent for the separation of enantiomers.
• In academic and industrial research for methodological development in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(+)-1-(α-Aminobenzyl)-2-Naphthol
CAS No.	219897-38-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₅NO
Molecular Weight	249.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-(α-Aminobenzyl)-2-naphthol; (S)-(+)-1-(α-Aminobenzyl)-2-naphthol; (S)-1-(Aminophenylmethyl)-2-naphthalenol; (S)-1-[(Aminophenyl)methyl]naphthalen-2-ol; (S)-1-(1-Amino-1-phenylethyl)-2-naphthol (common misnomer, verify structure); (S)-ABNO; (S)-Aminobenzylnaphthol; (S)-BINOL-amine derivative
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(+)-1-(α-Aminobenzyl)-2-Naphthol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-grade standards for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.