Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
3886-70-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
(R)-(+)-alpha-(1-Naphthyl)ethylamine is a chiral resolving agent and pharmaceutical intermediate. It features the molecular formula C14H15N and CAS No. 6780-92-3. The compound is typically synthesized via asymmetric hydrogenation or optical resolution of racemic mixtures using industrial catalysts.
Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures below 25°C to prevent oxidation. Handle with appropriate PPE as it may cause skin irritation and respiratory sensitization. Not approved for direct clinical use; strictly limited to industrial manufacturing processes.