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(S)-(+)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol, 97%
Description
(S)-(+)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of enantiopure (R)-octopamine, (R)-tembamide and (R)-aegeline.
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(S)-(+)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of enantiopure (R)-octopamine, (R)-tembamide and (R)-aegeline.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 57°C to 63°C |
Boiling Point | 160°C (17 mmHg) |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3259 |
Beilstein | 2412760 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol. |
Optical Rotation | +42° (c=2 in Ethanol) |
Formula Weight | 137.18 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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