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(S)-(+)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid

(S)-(+)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid chemical structure
CAS Number26164-26-1
FormulaC6H5CH(OCH3)CO2H
Mol. Weight166.17 g/mol

What is (S)-(+)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid?

(S)-(+)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 26164-26-1 and molecular formula C6H5CH(OCH3)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant involved in the synthesis of biologically active molecules including:
• Acyclonucleoside phosphonates structural analogs of adefovir1
• Labeled discodermolide for studying binding to tubulin2
• 10-Isocyano-4-cadinene used for antifouling activity3

Reactant involved in studies of immunostimulating chromanones gonytolides A-C4

Reactant involved in:
• Hydroxylations and epoxidations5
• Hydrogenations6

Specifications

Linear Formula

C6H5CH(OCH3)CO2H

Molecular Weight

166.17 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

64-66 °C(lit.)

EC Number

247-492-5

WGK Germany

3

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