Description

(S)-1,2-Diphenylethylamine is a high-value chiral amine building block, distinguished by its single (S)-enantiomer configuration. This compound is essential for introducing stereochemical control in the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily required by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in asymmetric synthesis and chiral catalyst development.

Application

• Asymmetric Synthesis: A versatile chiral auxiliary and building block for the preparation of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Used in the development of metal-complex catalysts for enantioselective hydrogenation, alkylation, and other key transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Critical in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry for optimal efficacy and safety.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in creating chiral active ingredients for herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with improved selectivity.
• Resolution Agent: Utilized as a resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids and other chiral compounds.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for chiral polymers and liquid crystals with specialized optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-1,2-Diphenylethylamine
CAS No.	3082-58-4
Molecular Formula	C14H15N
Molecular Weight	197.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-1,2-Diphenylethylamine; (S)-α-Phenethylbenzylamine; (1S)-1,2-Diphenylethanamine; (S)-1,2-Diphenylethan-1-amine; (S)-DPEA; (S)-H8-BINAM; (S)-1,2-Diphenylethylamine; (S)-1-Amino-1,2-diphenylethane
EINECS	221-369-9

Quality Control

Our (S)-1,2-Diphenylethylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability. 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 (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	86 - 90 °C
Specific Rotation [α]D20	-38° to -42° (c=1 in ethanol)
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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