(R)-(-)-O-Acetylmandelic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 51019-43-3 | C10H10O4 | 194.19 g/mol

The (R)- and (S)-isomers are chiral derivatizing agents for NMR determination of enantiomeric purity of α-deuterated carboxylic acids, alcohols, and amines.

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Applications
The (R)- and (S)-isomers are chiral derivatizing agents for NMR determination of enantiomeric purity of α-deuterated carboxylic acids, alcohols, and amines.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol. (almost transparency)

Notes
Store in a cool dry place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 51019-43-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00004249
• InChI Key: OBCUSTCTKLTMBX-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: r-2-acetoxy-2-phenylacetic acid, r---alpha-acetoxyphenylacetic acid, --o-acetyl-d-mandelic acid, r---o-acetylmandelic acid, r-alpha-acetoxyphenylacetic acid, 2r-2-acetyloxy-2-phenylacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, alpha-acetyloxy-, alphar, r-acetyloxy phenyl acetic acid, s-+-o-acetyl-l-mandelic acid, r---a-acetylmandelic acid
• PubChem CID: 2733814
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-acetyloxy-2-phenylacetic acid
• SMILES: CC(=O)OC(C(O)=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 97°C to 99°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2694110
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol. (almost transparency)
• Optical Rotation: −153° (c=2 in Acetone)
• Formula Weight: 194.19
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(-)-O-Acetylmandelic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only