Chemical Name: | Cyclohexanemethanamine, a-methyl-, (aS)- |
CAS Number: | 17430-98-7 |
Product Number: | AG001ZKI(AGN-PC-0QAIK9) |
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Molecular Formula: | C8H17N |
Molecular Weight: | 127.2273 |
(S)-1-Cyclohexylethanamine is a versatile compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis as a chiral building block. With its unique structure, (S)-1-Cyclohexylethanamine serves as a valuable starting material for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its chirality plays a crucial role in asymmetric synthesis, allowing for the production of enantiopure compounds essential for industries such as pharmaceuticals where high levels of stereochemical purity are required. Additionally, (S)-1-Cyclohexylethanamine can be used in the synthesis of complex molecules, including natural products and bioactive compounds, enabling chemists to access a wide range of structurally diverse molecules with specific biological activities. Its application in chemical synthesis highlights the significance of chiral amine compounds in modern organic chemistry and their pivotal role in the development of new materials and compounds with tailored properties.