(4-Hydroxy-phenylamino)-acetic acid benzyl ester, also known as β-phenylethylamine acetate or phenylethanolamine acetate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C15H17NO3. It is a derivative of phenylethylamine, an organic compound that is a precursor to various neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. This ester is formed by the reaction of 4-hydroxy-phenylamino acetic acid with benzyl alcohol, resulting in an ester linkage between the carboxylic acid group of the amino acid and the hydroxyl group of the alcohol. The compound is characterized by its aromatic ring structure, which includes a hydroxyl group and an amino group attached to the phenyl ring, and a benzyl ester group attached to the carboxylic acid. It is used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds.
The CAS Registry Mumber 47017-93-6 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 4,7,0,1 and 7 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 9 and 3 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 47017-93: (7*4)+(6*7)+(5*0)+(4*1)+(3*7)+(2*9)+(1*3)=116 116 % 10 = 6 So 47017-93-6 is a valid CAS Registry Number.