Description

2-Hexanol, 3-Amino-2,5-Dimethyl-, (3S)- is a chiral amino alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the stereochemical control it provides, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds critical for high-performance applications. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry enhances efficacy and reduces environmental impact.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of novel chiral polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials with specific optical or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanol, 3-Amino-2,5-Dimethyl-, (3S)-
CAS No.	944141-90-6
Molecular Formula	C8H19NO
Molecular Weight	145.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S)-3-Amino-2,5-dimethylhexan-2-ol; (S)-3-Amino-2,5-dimethyl-2-hexanol; 3-Amino-2,5-dimethyl-2-hexanol, (3S)-; 2-Hexanol, 3-amino-2,5-dimethyl-, (3S)-; Amino alcohol CAS 944141-90-6; Chiral amino alcohol building block
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hexanol, 3-Amino-2,5-Dimethyl-, (3S)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurities are provided and can be tailored to meet customer-specific requirements.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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