DL-Tropic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 552-63-6 | C9H10O3 | 166.18 g/mol

It is a laboratory reagent used in the chemical synthesis of atropine and hyoscyamine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is a laboratory reagent used in the chemical synthesis of atropine and hyoscyamine.

Solubility
Soluble in water (20 g/L) at 20°C, ethanol, ether, alcohol, and methanol (0.1 g/ml).

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 552-63-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00004255
• InChI Key: JACRWUWPXAESPB-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: tropic acid, dl-tropic acid, 2-phenylhydracrylic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid, +--tropic acid, tropate, alpha-hydroxymethyl benzeneacetic acid, beta-hydroxyhydratropic acid, hydracrylic acid, 2-phenyl, alpha-hydroxymethyl phenylacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 10726
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30765
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid
• SMILES: OCC(C(O)=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 117°C to 119°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 2209199
• Merck Index: 14,9779
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (20g/L) at 20°C,ethanol,ether,alcohol,and methanol (0.1g/ml).
• Formula Weight: 166.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-Tropic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-020-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only