2-amino-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol (CAS 55275-61-1)

2-amino-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol is a compound that has garnered interest in various research disciplines including organic chemistry and materials science. In organic synthesis, it is explored for its role as a chiral building block which can be used to introduce both the phenyl and amino alcohol motifs into more complex molecules. The presence of both an amino and hydroxyl group makes it a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of a range of chemical entities, including heterocycles and chiral ligands. Researchers study its reactivity in the formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds, which are fundamental in the construction of amines and amino derivatives. Additionally, the methoxyphenyl moiety of 2-amino-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol is of particular interest in the development of new organic compounds that may exhibit desirable optical properties for potential use in electronic and photonic devices. The compound′s utility in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure molecules is also a significant area of research, contributing to the field of asymmetric catalysis.