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(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B23117.88
2.5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B23117.88
2.5 g, Each
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Catalog number: B23117.88
also known as B23117-88
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334.00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
17257-71-5
IUPAC Name
(2S)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C10H8F3O3
InChI Key
JJYKJUXBWFATTE-VIFPVBQESA-M
SMILES
CO[C@](C([O-])=O)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F
Specifications
Specification SheetIdentification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Fused solid
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Optical Rotation
-72.0 ± 1.0? (C=2 in methanol)
Appearance (Color)
White
Description
(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is used as a chiral derivatizing agent, it reacts with an alcohol or amine of unknown stereochemistry to form an ester or amide. The absolute configuration of the ester or amide is then determined by proton and/or 19F NMR spectroscopy.
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Applications
(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is used as a chiral derivatizing agent, it reacts with an alcohol or amine of unknown stereochemistry to form an ester or amide. The absolute configuration of the ester or amide is then determined by proton and/or 19F NMR spectroscopy.
Solubility
Readily soluble in hexane, ether, THF, CH2Cl2, benzene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, moisture.
(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is used as a chiral derivatizing agent, it reacts with an alcohol or amine of unknown stereochemistry to form an ester or amide. The absolute configuration of the ester or amide is then determined by proton and/or 19F NMR spectroscopy.
Solubility
Readily soluble in hexane, ether, THF, CH2Cl2, benzene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, moisture.
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