41346

2-Phenethylamine

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): β-Phenylethylamine, 2-Phenylethylamine
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂CH₂NH₂
• CAS Number: 64-04-0
• Molecular Weight: 121.18
• Beilstein: 507488
• EC Number: 200-574-4
• MDL number: MFCD00008184
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329756093
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H290,H301,H314
• Precautionary Statements: P234 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves