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2-Phenethylamine

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

β-Phenylethylamine, 2-Phenylethylamine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2NH2
CAS Number:
64-04-0
Molecular Weight:
121.18
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329756093
EC Number:
200-574-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
507488
MDL number:
MFCD00008184
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

100

vapor density

4.18 (vs air)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.533 (lit.), n20/D 1.534

bp

197-200 °C (lit.)

density

0.962 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

NCCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H11N/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7,9H2

InChI key

BHHGXPLMPWCGHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Phenethylamine belongs to the class of biogenic amines, commonly found in a variety of wines, food products and also in dietary supplements.
2-Phenethylamine is commonly known as a substructure of many biological active compounds. It can also be used in the synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives, via Pictet-Spengler reaction, which is one of the key reactions for construction of the isoquinoline skeleton, involving a naturally occurring bioactive compound.

Application

2-Phenethylamine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in wine samples and food products using high-performance liquid chromatography technique.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

177.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

81 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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