Description

L-n-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride is a chiral organic salt belonging to the ephedrine alkaloid class, widely recognized for its pharmacological activity. This high-purity compound is critical for ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis. It serves as a key chiral intermediate and reference standard for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and analytical service providers requiring precise and reliable materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting adrenergic receptors.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, validation, and quality control testing in HPLC, GC, and other chromatographic systems.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in pharmacological studies to investigate its effects on neurotransmitter systems and as a tool compound.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Incorporated into formulations for specific therapeutic applications in animal health.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-n-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	38455-90-2
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO·HCl
Molecular Weight	215.72 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-N-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride; L-(-)-N-Methylephedrine HCl; (1R,2S)-(-)-N-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride; 2-Methylamino-1-phenyl-1-propanol Hydrochloride; Erythro-(-)-N-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride; L-Ephedrine, N-methyl-, hydrochloride; l-N-Methylephedrine HCl
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Quality Control

Our L-n-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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