(1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

Synonym(s):(S,S) Jik Chin Mother Diamine;(S,S) Diaminopharm Diamine;(S,S) Mother Diamine;(1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

CAS NO.：119386-71-9
Empirical Formula: C14H16N2O2
Molecular Weight: 244.29
MDL number: MFCD09751761
Update Date: 2026-05-27 17:22:59

(1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine Structural

What is (1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine?

The Uses of (1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

(1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethylenediamine can be used:

As a starting material for the synthesis of Schiff base complexes of gold(III), bearing potent anticancer activity.
As a stereoinductor in the synthesis of quinoline and isoquinoline based 1,2-diamines; that are employed as catalysts in the preparation of warfarin and coumachlor in water.

General Description

1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethylenediamine is a chiral diamine, which acts as a key precursor (mother diamine) in the synthesis of alkyl, aryl, and heterocyclic diamines (daughter diamines), used for various synthetic applications.

Properties of (1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

Melting point:	157-162 °C
Boiling point:	457.9±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.294±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
pka	9.15±0.35(Predicted)
form	Powder
color	white to off-white
optical activity	[α]22/D -65°, c = 0.2 in chloroform
Sensitive	air sensitive

Safety information for (1S,2S)-1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…