Colorless liquid. Melting point -85 °C, boiling point 125.8 °C, relative density 0.8645 (20 °C), refractive index 1.4189, flash point 35 °C. Soluble in water and alcohol. Ammonia smell.
AI Product Description
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>1-Dimethylamino-2-propanol</strong> (CAS <strong>859-40-7</strong>) is a chiral amino alcohol with molecular formula <strong>C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>13</sub>NO</strong>. It serves as a critical intermediate synthesized via the ring-opening of propylene oxide with dimethylamine, widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical manufacturing as a chiral building block for beta-blockers.</li>
<li>Agrochemical production for synthesizing specific herbicides and fungicides.</li>
<li>Organic chemistry reagent for asymmetric synthesis processes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from oxidizers. Requires PPE due to corrosive nature; avoid inhalation and skin contact. Not intended for direct clinical use without further processing.</p>