2-(2-METHOXY PHENOXY) ETHYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Product Description

22Methoxyphenoxyethylamine hydrochloride is an organic compound widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals Below is a detailed description

 Chemical Information

 Chemical Name 22Methoxyphenoxyethylamine hydrochloride  

 Chemical Formula C9H13NO2  HCl  

 Molecular Weight 20367 gmol  

 Structure  

   Phenoxy Group A benzene ring substituted with a methoxy group OCH3 at the 2nd position and linked via an ether bond O to the ethyl chain  

   Amino Group NH2 Attached to the terminal carbon of the ethyl chain  

   Hydrochloride Salt Protonated amine group neutralized by a chloride ion

 Physical Properties

 Appearance A crystalline solid typically white or offwhite  

 Melting Point Around 160170C may vary based on purity  

 Solubility  

   Highly soluble in water due to the hydrochloride salt form  

   Soluble in polar organic solvents such as methanol or ethanol

 Applications

1 Pharmaceutical Industry  

    Used as an intermediate in synthesizing various drugs including betablockers and antihypertensive agents  

    Precursor in developing compounds with adrenergic receptor activity

2 Chemical Synthesis  

    A versatile building block in organic chemistry for creating more complex molecules  

    The phenoxy and amine functionalities allow for further derivatization  

3 Research and Development  

    Often employed in medicinal chemistry studies to design biologically active molecules  

 Safety and Handling

 Hazards  

   May cause irritation to skin eyes and respiratory tract  

   Avoid inhalation and direct contact  

 Handling  

   Use appropriate personal protective equipment PPE including gloves safety goggles and a lab coat  

   Work in a wellventilated area or under a fume hood  

 Storage  

   Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents  

 Reactivity

 Functional Groups  

   Amino Group NH2 Can undergo acylation alkylation or Schiff base formation  

   Ether Bond O Stable under most conditions but susceptible to cleavage under strong acidic or basic environments  

   Methoxy Group OCH3 Increases the electron density of the aromatic ring enhancing reactivity toward electrophilic substitution

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