(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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Applications
(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.
RUO – Research Use Only
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