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Phenylpyruvic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

2-Oxo-3-phenylpropanoic acid, 2-Oxo-3-phenylpropionic acid

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2COCOOH
CAS Number:
156-06-9
Molecular Weight:
164.16
Beilstein:
2207312
EC Number:
205-847-1
MDL number:
MFCD00002589
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24857257
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

98%

mp

150-154 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid
ketone
phenyl

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)C(=O)Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H8O3/c10-8(9(11)12)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2,(H,11,12)

InChI key

BTNMPGBKDVTSJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Phenylpyruvic acid reduces glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity without pre-incubation.

Application

Phenylpyruvic acid was used in the synthesis of 3-phenyllactic acid (PLA) by lactate dehydrogenase.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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1451191V
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