(1R,2S)-(-)-Ephedrine, a chiral ß-amino alcohol, is commonly used as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis. It undergoes reduction to form (+)-methamphetamine.
Synonyms: (-)-Ephedrine; (1R,2S)-(-)-alpha-(1-Methylaminoethyl)benzyl alcohol; (1R,2S)-(-)-2-Methylamino-1-phenyl-1-propanol; L-alpha-(1-Methylaminoethyl)benzyl alcohol
Molecular Formula: C10H15NO
Molecular Weight: 165.23
Linear Structural Formula: C6H5CH[CH(NHCH3)CH3]OH
MDL Number: MFCD00064257
Purity: 98%
Melting Point: 37-39 C (lit.)
Density: 1.124 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Versatile chiral synthon, employed in catalysis and in the preparation of optically pure sulfoxides and oxazolidines.