CAS 26020-80-4

2-(Benzylamino)butan-1-ol

CAS: 26020-80-4

2-(Benzylamino)butan-1-ol is an organic compound that is a chiral amine. It can be used as a solvent for chemical reactions, and has been shown to be useful in the preparation of catecholamines and other biologically active compounds. The crystal structure of 2-(benzylamino)butan-1-ol has been determined using x-ray diffraction techniques. The molecule exists as a racemic mixture of two enantiomers, one with a melting point at 56°C and the other at 53°C. These enantiomers have different solubilities in nonpolar solvents such as benzene, which makes them useful as phase transfer catalysts or antisolvents to separate chiral molecules by liquid chromatography.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₇NO

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 179.26 g/mol

Ref: 3D-BBA02080