INTRODUCTION
2-Phenylethylamine is a water-soluble amine with a fishy odor. It is often referred to simply as “phenethylamine”, but that can also be interpreted as 1-phenylethylamine.
Manufacture
2-Phenylethylamine occurs widely in nature: in animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria alike. It is synthesized via the reduction of benzyl cyanide with sodium in ethanol.
| Synonym | 2-Phenethylamine β-Phenylethylamine Benzeneethanamine 1-Amino-2-phenylethane |
| CAS no. | 64-04-0 |
| EINECS no. | 200-574-4 |
| Molecular formula | C8H11N |
| Molecular weight | 121.18 |
| Structure |  |
| APPLICATIONS |
|---|
| Phenethylamine is used in manufacturing antidepressants and anti-diabetic drugs. |
| Used for organic synthesis and as a lab reagent and scintillation counter (CO2 absorber). |
| Also, used as a flavoring agent. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Identification (by GC) | – | The retention time of the main peak in test sample chromatogram should match with the retention time of main peak in standard sample chromatogram |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | – | 0.955 – 0.970 |
| Moisture Content (by KF) | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Refractive Index at 25°C | – | 1.530 – 1.534 |
| Purity (by GC) | % | NLT 99.0 |
| Individual Impurity | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Total Impurities | % | NMT 1.0 |
PACKING
180 kg UN approved composite drum.
STORAGE
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Air sensitive. Store under inert gas. Keep away from acids, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, Strong oxidizing agents, Carbon dioxide.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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