Description

1-Amino-3-Ethylpentan-2-Ol is a versatile amino alcohol building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional nature, offering both nucleophilic and coordinating properties that are essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in chiral synthesis, ligand development, and as a precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty chemical formulations for metal surface treatment and protection.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and bioactive molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-3-Ethylpentan-2-Ol
CAS No.	72799-69-0
Molecular Formula	C7H17NO
Molecular Weight	131.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pentanol, 1-amino-3-ethyl-; 3-Ethyl-1-aminopentan-2-ol; 1-Amino-3-ethyl-2-pentanol; 2-Amino-4-ethyl-3-hexanol (tautomer); Aminoethylpentanol; AEOP; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-3-Ethylpentan-2-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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