(R)-(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine

• CAT Number: R007801
• CAS Number: 3886-69-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H11N
• Molecular Weight: 121.183
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (αR)-α-Methyl-benzenemethanamine; (+)-α-Phenethylamine; (R)-1-Amino-1-phenylethane; (R)-1-phenethylamine
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (1R)-1-phenylethanamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,9H2,1H3/t7-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: RQEUFEKYXDPUSK-SSDOTTSWSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)N

(R)-(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine(CAT: R007801) is a chiral primary amine widely used as a resolving agent, chiral auxiliary, and intermediate in asymmetric synthesis. Its optically active structure enables the selective formation of enantiomerically pure compounds, making it highly valuable in pharmaceutical and fine chemical development. This compound is frequently employed in the resolution of racemic acids and the synthesis of chiral amides, imines, and Schiff bases. Its aromatic and α-substituted amine framework provides both reactivity and steric control in stereoselective reactions. (R)-(+)-α-Methylbenzylamine is an essential building block in enantioselective catalysis, drug discovery, and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.