Description

2-Phenylbenzylamine Hcl is an organic amine hydrochloride salt with a biphenyl backbone, identified by CAS NO 854207-87-7. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Acts as a scaffold or linker molecule in the design of biochemical probes and enzyme inhibitors.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring a functionalized biphenylamine structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylbenzylamine Hcl
CAS No.	854207-87-7
Molecular Formula	C13H14ClN
Molecular Weight	219.71 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylbenzylamine hydrochloride; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-methanamine, hydrochloride; (2-Phenylphenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; 2-(Aminomethyl)biphenyl hydrochloride; Biphenyl-2-ylmethanamine HCl; α-Amino-2-phenyltoluene hydrochloride; 2-Benzylbenzylamine hydrochloride; (2-Phenylbenzyl)amine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylbenzylamine Hcl is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a cool, dry place. For long-term storage, maintain at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere, such as nitrogen or argon, to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤2.0%

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