Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
39068-94-5
Molecular Formula
C12H19NO
Molecular Weight
193.29 g/mol
Synonym

2-(Dimethylamino)-2-phenyl-1-butanol; 2-(Dimethylamino)-2-phenylbutan-1-ol; β-(Dimethylamino)-β-ethylphenethyl alcohol; 2-(Dimethylamino)-2-phenyl-n-butanol; Trimebutine Impurity A (EP/BP); (2RS)-2-(dimethylamino)-2-phenylbutanol

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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2-(Dimethylamino)-2-phenylbutan-1-ol is an organic compound featuring a phenyl-substituted butanol backbone with a dimethylamino group at the 2-position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the production of local anesthetics and other bioactive molecules. This compound is typically a colorless to pale liquid and contains both hydroxyl (–OH) and tertiary amine (–N(CH₃)₂) functional groups, making it versatile in chemical reactions.