Aminomethyl propanol
Aminomethyl propanol is an organic compound with the formula H2NC2CH2OH. It is colorless liquid that is classified as an alkanolamine. It is a useful buffer and a precursor to numerous other organic compounds.Synthesis
Aminomethyl propanol can be produced by the hydrogenation of 2-aminoisobutyric acid or its esters.Properties
Aminomethyl propanol is soluble in water and about the same density as water.Uses
Aminomethyl propanol is used for the preparation of buffer solutions. It is a component of the drugs ambuphylline and pamabrom. It is also used in cosmetics.
It is a precursor to oxazolines via its reaction with acyl chlorides. Via sulfation of the alcohol, the compound is also a precursor to 2,2-dimethylaziridine.
