Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-(-)-2-Phenylglycine, 99%

Description

CAS: 875-74-1 | C8H9NO2 | 151.165 g/mol

D-(-)-2-Phenylglycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors. Used to prepare semisynthetic antibiotics amoxicillin.

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Applications
D-(-)-2-Phenylglycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors. Used to prepare semisynthetic antibiotics amoxicillin.

Solubility
Soluble in water (0.3g/100mL) and aqueous acid.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Store in cool dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 875-74-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 151.165
• MDL Number: MFCD00008061
• InChI Key: ZGUNAGUHMKGQNY-SSDOTTSWSA-N
• Synonym: d-phenylglycine, d---alpha-phenylglycine, h-d-phg-oh, d-2-phenylglycine, r-2-amino-2-phenylacetic acid, r-phenylglycine, r---2-phenylglycine, d-alpha-phenylglycine, 2r-2-amino-2-phenylacetic acid, 2r-amino phenyl acetic acid
• PubChem CID: 70134
• ChEBI: CHEBI:44962
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C(=O)O)N

• Melting Point: 277°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 2208676
• Merck Index: 14,7291
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (0.3g/100mL) and aqueous acid.
• Quantity: 500 g
• Formula Weight: 151.17
• Optical Rotation: −154° (c=1 in 1N HCl)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-(-)-2-Phenylglycine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	212-876-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only