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(−)-Bis[(S)-1-phenylethyl]amine (CAS 56210-72-1)

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Alternate Names:
(−)-Bis[(S)-α-methylbenzyl]amine; [S-(R*,R*)]-(−)-Bis(α-methylbenzyl)amine
CAS Number:
56210-72-1
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
225.33
Molecular Formula:
[C6H5CH(CH3)]2NH
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(−)-Bis[(S)-1-phenylethyl]amine, a chiral diamine compound, functions as a ligand in asymmetric catalysis. (−)-Bis[(S)-1-phenylethyl]amine acts as a chiral auxiliary in various organic reactions, facilitating the formation of enantiomerically pure products. The amine group of the compound interacts with the substrate, forming a complex that allows for selective and efficient transformation of the reactants. (−)-Bis[(S)-1-Phenylethyl]Amine′s mechanism of action involves coordinating with metal catalysts to form a chiral environment, which directs the stereochemistry of the reaction. By serving as a chiral template, (−)-Bis[(S)-1-phenylethyl]amine enables the synthesis of complex molecules with high enantioselectivity, making it useful in the development of chiral compounds.


(−)-Bis[(S)-1-phenylethyl]amine (CAS 56210-72-1) References

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(−)-Bis[(S)-1-phenylethyl]amine, 1 g

sc-234086
1 g
$47.00