Description

α-Methylbenzylammonium Dihydrogen 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate is a specialized organic salt derived from citric acid and α-methylbenzylamine, offering unique properties as a chiral auxiliary or intermediate. This compound matters for its ability to influence stereochemistry in synthesis, providing a pathway to enantiomerically pure products critical in advanced manufacturing. It is needed by research institutions and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors where chiral resolution and asymmetric synthesis are paramount.

Application

• As a chiral resolving agent for the separation of racemic mixtures in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Utilized as a key building block or catalyst ligand in asymmetric synthesis and organocatalysis.
• Potential use in the development of specialty ionic liquids or phase-transfer catalysts for green chemistry applications.
• Employed in analytical method development as a reference standard for chiral chromatography.
• Serves as an intermediate in the research and production of optically active agrochemicals and fragrances.
• Application in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Methylbenzylammonium Dihydrogen 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate
CAS No.	84473-63-2
Molecular Formula	C14H19NO8
Molecular Weight	329.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(1-Phenylethyl)ammonium Dihydrogen Citrate; α-Methylbenzylammonium Dihydrogen Citrate; (R/S)-1-Phenylethylammonium Dihydrogen Citrate; Ammonium, (1-phenylethyl)-, dihydrogen 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate (1:1); Strychninium Citrate (obsolete); Citric Acid, Compd. with α-Methylbenzylamine (1:1); (1-Phenylethyl)amine Citrate Salt
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Quality Control

Our α-Methylbenzylammonium Dihydrogen 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided and available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated research and production environments.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to minimize exposure to 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)	≥ 99.0% ee (specify enantiomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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