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R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine

SKU 21032762 CAS 3886-69-9 C8H11N MW 121.18 Available on enquiry

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R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine is a chiral amine widely used as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis, and flavor and fragrance chemistry. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic amine odor. CAS 3886-69-9, molecular formula C8H11N, molecular weight 121.18 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature in a tightly sealed container, away from oxidizing agents and moisture. Signal word: Danger (harmful if swallowed, harmful in contact with skin, causes severe skin burns and eye damage). Molekula supplies R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
21032762
CAS Number
3886-69-9
IUPAC Name
(1R)-1-phenylethanamine
EC Number
223-423-4
Molecular Formula
C8H11N
Molecular Weight
121.18
Exact Mass
121.0891
SMILES
C[C@H](C1=CC=CC=C1)N
InChIKey
RQEUFEKYXDPUSK-SSDOTTSWSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H11N/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,9H2,1H3/t7-/m1/s1
PubChem CID
643189

Synonyms

  • (r)-(+)-1-phenethylamine
  • (R)-(+)-1-PHENYLETHANAMINE
  • (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethylamine
  • (R)-(+)-alpha-Methylbenzylamine
  • 1-Phenethylamine, (+)-
  • Benzenemethanamine, .alpha.-methyl-, (.alpha.R)-
  • D-.ALPHA.-PHENETHYLAMINE
  • d-1-phenylethylamine
  • D-alpha-Methylbenzylamine
  • r-(+)-methylbenzylamine

Frequently asked questions

What is R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine commonly used for?

R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine is primarily used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine?

The molecular formula is C₈H₁₁N and the molecular weight is 121.18 g/mol.

How should R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine be stored?

Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.

What grades or purities of R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies high-purity (>98%) R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine, suitable for research and synthesis applications.

Can Molekula supply R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine in bulk quantities upon request, subject to availability and order specifications.

What documentation is provided with an order of R-(+)-alpha-Phenylethylamine?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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