(R)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol

CAS: 2549-14-6

Ref. 3D-FA64085

Product Information

• Name: (R)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol
• Synonyms: ((R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amine, (-)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol, (-)-Phenylethanolamine, (-)-α-(Aminomethyl)benzenemethanol, (-)-β-Hydroxyphenethylamine, (1R)-2-amino-1-phenylethanol, (1S)-2-amino-1-phenylethanol, (R)-(-)-1-Phenyl-2-aminoethanol, (R)-α-(Aminomethyl)benzenemethanol, (αR)-α-(Aminomethyl)benzenemethanol, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-(-)-β-Phenylethanolamine, Benzenemethanol, α-(aminomethyl)-, (R)-, Benzenemethanol, α-(aminomethyl)-, (αR)-, Benzyl alcohol, α-(aminomethyl)-, (R)-(-)-
• CAS: 2549-14-6

Description

(R)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol is a molecule that has antimicrobial activity. It binds to the active site of bacterial enzymes, such as those involved in the synthesis of cell walls, and inhibits the growth of bacteria through competitive inhibition. This molecule also has a dihedral angle that is similar to that of other molecules with antibacterial activity. (R)-2-Amino-1-phenylethanol is an enantiomer, which means it can be synthesized from either (S)- or (R)-1-phenylethanol. The racemic form is more active than any individual enantiomer.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 137.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₁NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder