(S)-Methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate hydrochloride is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H14ClNO2. The following is its nature, use, preparation and safety information:
Nature:
-Appearance: It is a white crystalline solid or crystalline powder form.
-Solubility: It is soluble in water and organic solvents, such as ethanol and ether.
-Melting point: Its melting point is usually in the range of 160-164°C.
-Optical activity: Due to the chirality of its molecular structure, the compound is an optically active substance with a levorotatory (S) configuration.
Use:
- (S)-Methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate hydrochloride is an important intermediate compound, which is widely used in organic synthesis reactions.
-It is commonly used in the synthesis of drugs and biologically active compounds, such as anti-tumor drugs, antidepressants and neurotransmitter mimics.
Preparation Method:
(S)-Methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate hydrochloride has many preparation methods. A common method is:
1. the reaction of methyl benzoate with ammonia ethanol under suitable reaction conditions to generate N-benzyl ethanol benzamide.
2. reacting N-benzylethanolbenzamide with hydrochloric acid to obtain (S)-Methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate hydrochloride.
Safety Information:
- (S)-Methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate hydrochloride have low toxicity when properly used and stored.
-During the operation, the laboratory safety operation procedures should be observed.
-Avoid contact with eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and avoid inhaling dust.
-For the use of this compound, please refer to the relevant Chemical Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for more detailed safety information.