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8.07047

Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(-)-1-Phenylethylamine

for the resolution of racemates for synthesis

Synonym(s):

(S)-(-)-1-Phenylethylamine, L-α-Methylbenzylamine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(CH3)NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
121.18
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
220-098-0

vapor pressure

0.4 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

355 °C

potency

980 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
730 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

pH

>7 (20 °C in H2O, undiluted)

bp

187 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-10 °C

transition temp

flash point 71 °C

density

0.95 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H11N/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,9H2,1H3/t7-/m0/s1

InChI key

RQEUFEKYXDPUSK-ZETCQYMHSA-N

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Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.951 - 0.953
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (undiluted): -40.0 - -38.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

CorrosionSkull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - 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)

158.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

70 °C - closed cup


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