Description

(S)-n-Methyl-1-Phenylethan-1-Amine Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral amine salt, a critical building block in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile chiral intermediate and resolving agent, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable source of a high-quality chiral auxiliary.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutics requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Chiral Resolving Agent: Used to separate racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids or other compounds via diastereomeric salt formation, a classic method in chiral purification.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Catalyst/Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for the development of chiral catalysts and ligands used in enantioselective hydrogenation, alkylation, and other catalytic transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require precise chiral control.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in laboratories focused on stereochemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-n-Methyl-1-Phenylethan-1-Amine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	53690-44-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14ClN
Molecular Weight	171.67 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-N-Methyl-1-phenylethylamine hydrochloride; (S)-(-)-α-Methylbenzylmethylamine hydrochloride; (1S)-N-Methyl-1-phenylethan-1-amine hydrochloride; L-(-)-N-Methyl-α-methylbenzylamine hydrochloride; (S)-N-Methyl-α-phenylethylamine HCl; (S)-1-Phenyl-N-methylethylamine hydrochloride; (S)-N-Methyl-1-phenylethylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our (S)-n-Methyl-1-Phenylethan-1-Amine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with stringent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.