2-aminopropane-1,3-diol
Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate; used as a versatile building block in pharmaceutical synthesis for type 2 diabetes medications, chloramphenicol, X-ray contrast agents, and specialized derivatives like N-acylated serinol.
Overview
2-Aminopropane-1,3-diol, commercially known as serinol, serves as a highly versatile chemical intermediate with significant pharmaceutical applications. This unique amino alcohol functions as a crucial building block for synthesizing important drugs including the antibiotic chloramphenicol and non-ionic X-ray contrast agents such as iopamidol. Its molecular structure enables key chemical transformations through amidation and condensation reactions, facilitating the development of various therapeutic agents. Beyond pharmaceuticals, serinol finds extensive utility in polymer chemistry as an effective dispersant and in industrial applications as a corrosion inhibitor and water treatment additive, demonstrating remarkable functional diversity across multiple chemical sectors.
Synonyms: 2-Amino-1,3-propanediol; SERINOL;1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-;DL-SERINOL;2-Amino 1, 3-Propanediol /Serinol (CAS NO: 534-03-2) (Diacetoxyiodo)benzene / Iodobenzene Diacetate ( CAS No : 3240-34-4);2-AMINO-1,3-PROPANDIOL;2-AMINO-1,3-PROPANEDIOL;2-Aminopropan-1,3-propanediol
EINECS: 208-584-0
Product Categories: API intermediates;Alcohols and Derivatives;Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Intermediate;bc0001;534-03-2;Amino Acid
Mol File: 534-03-2.mol
Physicochemical Properties
Melting point: 52-55°C
Boiling point: 277°C
Storage temp: Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Solubility: DMSO (Soluble, Sonicated), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated), Water (Slightly)
Water Solubility:Soluble in water and alcohol.
Form: Adhering Crystalline Powder
Color: White to off-white
Stability: Hygroscopic