248975

α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid

99%

• Synonym(s): (±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, O-Methyl-DL-mandelic acid, MOPA
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH(OCH₃)COOH
• CAS Number: 7021-09-2
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• Beilstein: 2209197
• EC Number: 230-300-9
• MDL number: MFCD00064217
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854967
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 99%
• form: solid
• bp: 165 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 69-71 °C (lit.)
• functional group: carboxylic acid; ether; phenyl
• SMILES string: COC(C(O)=O)c1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C9H10O3/c1-12-8(9(10)11)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6,8H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: DIWVBIXQCNRCFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Enantiomers of α-methoxyphenylacetic acid has been resolved as amide derivatives on chiral statinary phases by HPLC. α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid is also known as Trost′s chiral acid.

Application

α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid has been used in the enantioresolution of two diastereomeric esters by HPLC.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves