2amino1phenylethanol
2-amino-1-phenylethanol, also known as 2-amino-1-phenyl-1-ethanol, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H11NO. It is a derivative of phenylethanol, where one of the hydrogen atoms on the ethanol group is replaced by an amino group. This compound is a secondary amine, meaning the amino group is attached to a carbon atom that is itself bonded to two other carbon atoms.
2-amino-1-phenylethanol is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. It is soluble in water and many organic
The synthesis of 2-amino-1-phenylethanol typically involves the reduction of 2-acetamido-1-phenylethanol using a reducing agent such as
In biological systems, 2-amino-1-phenylethanol is a precursor to dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of
The compound is generally considered to be stable under normal conditions, but like many amines, it can