Aminomethyl propanol
# Aminomethyl propanol

Aminomethyl propanol is an organic compound with the formula $H_2NC(CH_3)_2CH_2OH.$ 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.

It is used in the synthesis of Fepradinol & G-130. It is also used for Isobucaine, and Radafaxine.

