α-Phenylethylamine

CAS No.618-36-0

Specifications

Appearance: Colorless to light yellow clear Liquid

Purity : 99%min

Boiling point: 188ºC

Refractive Index: 1.525-1.527

Stability: Stable, but absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Store under an inert atmosphere. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, carbon dioxide.

Storage condition: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.

1-Phenylethylamine is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH(NH2)CH3. Classified as a monoamine, this colorless liquid is often used in chiral resolutions. Like benzylamine, it is highly basic and forms stable ammonium salts and imines.
This compound may be prepared by the reductive amination of acetophenone under various standard conditions for this type of reaction.