Description

(S)-o-Methyl-A-Phenylethylamine is a chiral amine building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its utility as a versatile chiral auxiliary and resolving agent for the preparation of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and specialty molecules.

Application

• As a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Utilized as a resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures of carboxylic acids and other acidic compounds.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Building block for ligands and catalysts used in enantioselective catalysis.
• Research and development of novel agrochemicals and specialty fine chemicals.
• Production of flavors, fragrances, and other chiral specialty products.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-o-Methyl-A-Phenylethylamine
CAS No.	76279-30-6
Molecular Formula	C9H13N
Molecular Weight	135.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-α-Methylbenzylamine; (S)-1-Phenylethylamine; (S)-α-Methylbenzylamine; (S)-(-)-1-Phenylethylamine; (S)-A-Methylbenzylamine; L-(-)-α-Methylbenzylamine; (S)-1-Aminoethylbenzene; (S)-A-Phenylethylamine
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Quality Control

Our (S)-o-Methyl-A-Phenylethylamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its amine nature, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation [α]	-39° to -42° (c=1 in MeOH)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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