Description

(1S,2S)-2-Phenylcyclopentanamine is a chiral amine building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, stereodefined cyclopentane backbone, which is crucial for constructing complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical research and development teams for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemical intermediates, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides for enhanced efficacy and environmental safety.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the synthesis of chiral polymers and advanced functional materials with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,2S)-2-Phenylcyclopentanamine
CAS No.	40264-04-8
Molecular Formula	C11H15N
Molecular Weight	161.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2S)-2-Phenylcyclopentan-1-amine; (1S,2S)-2-Aminocyclopentylbenzene; (1S,2S)-2-Phenyl-1-cyclopentanamine; (1S,2S)-2-Phenylcyclopentylamine; (1S-cis)-2-Phenylcyclopentanamine; cis-2-Phenylcyclopentanamine; (+)-(1S,2S)-2-Phenylcyclopentanamine; 2-Phenylcyclopentanamine (cis-)
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Quality Control

Our (1S,2S)-2-Phenylcyclopentanamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral HPLC analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request and detail compliance with customer-specific or research-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.