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(R)-(-)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAL0864403
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1 g

Description

It is used in the asymmetric synthesis. Part III. Stereospecific synthesis of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid, and (R)- and (S)-2-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid. Configurational relationship between (R)(-)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid and (S)(+)-2-phenylpropionic acid.

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 used in the asymmetric synthesis. Part III. Stereospecific synthesis of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid, and (R)- and (S)-2-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid. Configurational relationship between (R)(-)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid and (S)(+)-2-phenylpropionic acid.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 3966-30-1
Molecular Formula C9H10O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 166.176
MDL Number MFCD00067699
InChI Key NWCHELUCVWSRRS-SECBINFHSA-N
Synonym r---2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid, 2r-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid, unii-h38dkr9931, r-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid, phenyllactic acid, atrolactic acid,-, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid #, r---atrolactic acid, r-phenyl lactic acid, r-alpha-hydroxy-alpha-methylbenzeneacetic acid
PubChem CID 736858
IUPAC Name (2R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid
SMILES CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C(=O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 115°C to 117°C
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 2936598
Optical Rotation −49° (c=2 in Water)
Formula Weight 166.18
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material (R)-(-)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid

Safety and Handling

TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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