Description

(R*,S*)-(±)-5-[1-Hydroxy-2-[[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Methylethyl]Amino]Ethyl]Resorcinol Hydrobromide is a high-purity synthetic organic salt, primarily recognized as a key intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis. Its value lies in its specific stereochemistry and functional groups, which are critical for constructing complex bioactive molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly those focused on adrenergic receptor-targeting therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with adrenergic activity.
• Research & Development: Used in medicinal chemistry for the discovery and optimization of new drug candidates targeting β-adrenergic receptors.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a standardized starting material or intermediate in scale-up and process optimization for GMP manufacturing.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies investigating the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of catecholamine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R*,S*)-(±)-5-[1-Hydroxy-2-[[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Methylethyl]Amino]Ethyl]Resorcinol Hydrobromide
CAS No.	38964-10-2
Molecular Formula	C19H24NO4·HBr
Molecular Weight	410.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Racemic Isoetharine Hydrobromide; (±)-Isoetharine HBr; 4-[1-Hydroxy-2-[(2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino]ethyl]-1,3-benzenediol hydrobromide; 1-(3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-[(2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino]ethanol hydrobromide; DL-Isoetharine Hydrobromide; α-(1-Isopropylaminoethyl)protocatechuyl alcohol hydrobromide; Isoetharine Hydrobromide (racemate); Erythro-isoetharine hydrobromide (racemic)
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Quality Control

Our (R*,S*)-(±)-5-[1-Hydroxy-2-[[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Methylethyl]Amino]Ethyl]Resorcinol Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets exacting standards for pharmaceutical R&D use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Racemic mixture (50:50 ratio)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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