13893-55-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-amino-2,4-dimethylpentan-1-ol
• Synonyms: 1-pentanol, 2-amino-2,4-dimethyl-; 2-Amino-2,4-dimethylpentan-1-ol
• CAS NO: 13893-55-5
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₇NO
• Molecular Weight: 131.216
• Mol File: 13893-55-5.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 218.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 85.8°C
• Density: 0.9g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.027mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.454
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-amino-2,4-dimethylpentan-1-ol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-amino-2,4-dimethylpentan-1-ol(13893-55-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-amino-2,4-dimethylpentan-1-ol(13893-55-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13893-55-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical compound

2-amino-2,4-dimethylpentan-1-ol

Tertiary amine

has three alkyl substituents attached to the nitrogen atom

Uses

Chiral auxiliary in organic synthesis
Preparation of chiral amino alcohols and amines
Production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
Synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds

Industrial applications

variety of uses in organic chemistry
Important building block in organic chemistry

Upstream product

• 13893-50-0 2-amino-2,4-dimethyl-valeric acid ethyl ester 

Relevant articles and documents

The use of alpha-amino acids in the synthesis of derivatives of 2-aminoethanethiol as potential antiradiation agents.

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