2-[Methyl(phenylmethyl)amino]ethanol

• CAT Number: R018153
• CAS Number: 101-98-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H15NO
• Molecular Weight: 165.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(Benzylmethylamino)ethanol; 2-(Benzylmethylamino)ethanol; 2-(N-Methylbenzylamino)ethanol; 2-(N-benzyl-N-methylamino)ethanol; 2-[Methyl(phenylmethyl)amino]ethanol; Benzyl(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine; N-Benzyl-N-methyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; N-Benzyl-N
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H15NO/c1-11(7-8-12)9-10-5-3-2-4-6-10/h2-6,12H,7-9H2,1H3
• InChIKey: WOUANPHGFPAJCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(CCO)CC1=CC=CC=C1

2-[Methyl(phenylmethyl)amino]ethanol (Cat No.: R018153) is an organic compound featuring a secondary amine with a methyl and benzyl (phenylmethyl) group, and a hydroxyethyl side chain. This structure imparts both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, making it useful as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. Its hydroxyl group allows for further derivatization, such as esterification or etherification, while the amine portion can participate in acylation or alkylation reactions. It is commonly used in drug development for synthesizing beta-blockers and other bioactive molecules.