(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethylamine (CAS 3906-16-9)
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(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethylamine, known as R-2-NEA, is a versatile chiral primary amine used in studies about aldol reactions of the acetamide and reactions with the corresponding amidocuprate. (R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethylamine is an inhibitor of the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is involved in the production of prostaglandins. Additionally, (R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethylamine may act to interact with other enzymes, such as cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), as well as to bind to various receptors in the body, such as the serotonin receptor 5-HT2A. This compound has been used in a variety of scientific research applications, including drug design, enzyme inhibition, and protein-ligand interactions. Studies have found anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective effects of (R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethylamine.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethylamine, 1 g | sc-253386 | 1 g | $200.00 |