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2-Amino-1-phenylethanol
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2-Amino-1-phenylethanol is a synthetic organic compound primarily used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Documented industrial applications include serving as a shortstop agent in styrene-butadiene rubber polymerization, hardening waxes, and acting as a starting material for pressor amines. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of drugs like antihistamines and as a chiral 1,2-amino alcohol building block, for example in the preparation of 5-phenyl-2-oxazolidinones and oxazolines used as chiral auxiliaries and ligands in asymmetric synthesis. This chemical has a CAS number of 7568-93-6, with the molecular formula C8H11NO and a molecular weight of 137.18. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety classification. Molekula supplies 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to yellow solid |
| Purity | ≥ 95.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 56.5 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00132 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 1000 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90032229 |
| CAS Number | 7568-93-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-1-phenylethanol |
| EC Number | 231-469-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H11NO |
| Molecular Weight | 137.18 |
| Exact Mass | 137.0841 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(CN)O |
| InChIKey | ULSIYEODSMZIPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H11NO/c9-6-8(10)7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8,10H,6,9H2 |
| PubChem CID | 1000 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29221996 |
| Tariff Code | 2922190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-amino-1-phenylethan-1-ol
- 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylethylamine
- 2-Hydroxyphenethylamine
- 2-Phenyl-2-hydroxyethylamine
- alpha-(Aminomethyl)benzyl alcohol
- beta-Hydroxyphenethylamine
- beta-Phenethanolamine
- Bisnorephedrine
- Phenethanolamine
- phenylethanolamine
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol (CAS 7568-93-6) commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, serving as a chiral 1,2-amino alcohol building block for phenylethanolamine derivatives and oxazolidinone or oxazoline chiral auxiliaries, as well as in the production of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol?
The molecular formula is C₈H₁₁NO, and the molecular weight is 137.18 g/mol.
How should 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible substances.
What grades or purities of 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade and pharmaceutical/intermediate grade (98%+ purity) for synthesis applications.
Can Molekula supply 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (typically 5 kg, 25 kg, and 100 kg drums) for large-scale production needs.
What documentation comes with an order of 2-Amino-1-phenylethanol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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