2-Amino-2-phenylethan-1-ol (CAS No: 20989-17-7) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Indomethacin and Eliglustat. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: (S)-(+)-2-Phenylglycinol, (1S)-1-Phenyl-2-hydroxyethylamine
CAS No: 20989-17-7
PubChem CID: 134797
Mol Formula: C8H11NO
Mol Weight: 137.18 g/mol
Used in APIs: Indomethacin and Eliglustat
IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-2-phenylethanol
API Intermediate Description: 2-Amino-2-phenylethan-1-ol (also known as phenylethanolamine) is an aromatic amino alcohol consisting of a phenyl group attached to a two-carbon chain bearing both an amino (-NH₂) and a hydroxyl (-OH) group on the same carbon atom. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or viscous liquid, soluble in water and alcohols.
