Description

α-[1-(Methylbenzylamino)Ethyl]Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile chiral amino alcohol intermediate of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block and chiral auxiliary for the production of high-value, optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing enantiomerically pure compounds.

Application

• As a chiral ligand or catalyst in asymmetric hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Key synthetic intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs.
• Building block for the synthesis of chiral auxiliaries used in stereoselective organic synthesis.
• Precursor in the manufacture of advanced agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides with specific stereochemistry.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development in enantioselective catalysis.
• Intermediate for specialty chemicals requiring specific optical purity, including liquid crystals and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-[1-(Methylbenzylamino)Ethyl]Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	90-85-7
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO
Molecular Weight	255.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methylbenzylamino)-1-phenylethanol; (R,S)-α-[1-(Methylbenzylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol; N-Methyl-1-phenylethylamine ethanol adduct; 1-Phenyl-1-[1-(N-methylbenzylamino)ethyl] alcohol; N-Methyl-α-phenethylbenzylaminoethanol; (±)-α-[1-(Methylbenzylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol; Amino alcohol intermediate 90-85-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-[1-(Methylbenzylamino)Ethyl]Benzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications for chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, supporting compliance in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 99.0% (or as specified)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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