Description

Benzeneethanol, β-Amino-2-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is a specialized amino alcohol derivative of phenethyl alcohol, characterized by its multifunctional β-amino and 2-hydroxy groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurologic and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics for biochemical studies.
• Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for introducing amino and hydroxyl groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties.
• Crosslinking Agent: Potential use in formulating epoxy resins and other thermosetting polymers due to its bifunctional reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneethanol, β-Amino-2-Hydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	741232-09-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-phenylethanol; 2-Phenyl-2-aminoethanol; β-Amino-β-phenylethanol; 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol; 1-Phenyl-2-aminoethanol; (RS)-2-Amino-2-phenylethanol; (±)-2-Amino-2-phenylethanol; Amino Phenethyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzeneethanol, β-Amino-2-Hydroxy- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), chiral purity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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