(R)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is used as a chiral acylating reagent, which is used in the resolution of amino acid enantiomers like 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine. It is also suitable for the determination of the optical composition of compounds extracted from biological fluids.
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Applications
(R)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is used as a chiral acylating reagent, which is used in the resolution of amino acid enantiomers like 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine. It is also suitable for the determination of the optical composition of compounds extracted from biological fluids.
Solubility
Sparingly miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Chavda, S.; Coulbeck, E.; Dingjan, M.; Eames, J.; Motevalli, M. Probing the parallel resolution of Mosher’s acid using a combination of quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidin-2-ones. Tetrahedron: Asymmetry 2008, 19 (10), 1274-1284.