Description

2-Amino-1,2-diphenylethanol hydrochloride is a versatile chiral amino alcohol derivative, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and resolving agent. Its hydrochloride salt form offers enhanced stability and handling properties for industrial and research applications. This compound is particularly relevant for pharmaceutical R&D, fine chemical synthesis, and academic research where precise stereochemistry is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Chiral Resolving Agent: Used for the optical resolution of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids and other compounds due to its well-defined stereogenic centers.
• Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as in hydrogenation or epoxidation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for methodological development in organic synthesis and stereochemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-1,2-Diphenylethanol Hydrochloride
CAS No.	5959-42-2
Molecular Formula	C14H16ClNO
Molecular Weight	249.74 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-1,2-diphenylethanol HCl; (±)-2-Amino-1,2-diphenylethanol hydrochloride; DL-2-Amino-1,2-diphenylethanol hydrochloride; 1,2-Diphenyl-2-aminoethanol hydrochloride; 2-Amino-1,2-diphenylethanol monohydrochloride; NSC 403697; α-(Aminomethyl)benzhydrol hydrochloride; 2-Amino-2-phenylethanol, 1-phenyl-, hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-1,2-diphenylethanol hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant quality standards for research and industrial use.

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 degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
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.