Description

(R)-Pentan-2-Amine is a chiral amine building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis and pharmaceutical development. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules with defined stereochemistry, which is critical for the efficacy and safety of active pharmaceutical ingredients. This high-purity chiral compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular configuration dictates biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutics requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysts, enabling enantioselective transformations in fine chemical synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating chiral pesticides and herbicides, where the specific enantiomer can enhance activity and reduce environmental impact.
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Employed in the separation of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids or other compounds via diastereomeric salt formation.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new methodologies in stereocontrolled carbon-nitrogen bond formation.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential use as a precursor for chiral molecules that contribute to specific sensory profiles in high-value aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Pentan-2-Amine
CAS No.	33985-20-5
Molecular Formula	C5H13N
Molecular Weight	87.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Aminopentane; (R)-sec-Butylmethylamine; (R)-1-Methylbutylamine; (2R)-Pentan-2-amine; (R)-(-)-2-Pentylamine; D-2-Aminopentane; (R)-2-Pentylamine; (R)-(-)-1-Methylbutylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-Pentan-2-Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess (e.e.), and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP standards where applicable, and our quality control protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its basic nature and sensitivity, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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