M2876
(±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid
crystalline
Synonym(s):
O-Methyl-DL-mandelic acid, MOPA
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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(OCH3)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
166.17
Beilstein:
2209197
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Assay
≥99.0%
Quality Level
form
crystalline
bp
165 °C ((lit.))
165 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)
mp
69-71 °C (lit.)
69-71 °C
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)]
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]
DIWVBIXQCNRCFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
(±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, also known as MOPA is commonly used as a resolving agent and building block in various organic synthesis.
Application
(±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid can be used as a reactant to synthesize:
- N
- -(Cyclohexylmethyl)-2-methoxy-2-phenylethylamine by reacting with cyclohexylmethylamine in the presence of EDCI/HOBt/Et3N.
- 4-(methoxyphenylmethyl)-2-methylpyridine by reacting with 2-methyl-4-pyridinecarbonitrile via decarboxylative arylation reaction in the presence of a photocatalyst.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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