(R)-(−)-O-Acetylmandelic acid

CAS Number51019-43-3
FormulaCH3CO2CH(C6H5)CO2H
Mol. Weight194.18 g/mol
(R)-(−)-O-Acetylmandelic acid
What is (R)-(−)-O-Acetylmandelic acid?
(R)-(−)-O-Acetylmandelic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 51019-43-3 and molecular formula CH3CO2CH(C6H5)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
The (R)- and (S)-isomers are chiral derivatizing agents for NMR determination of enantiomeric purity of α-deuterated carboxylic acids, alcohols, and amines.1
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3CO2CH(C6H5)CO2H
Molecular Weight
194.18 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99%
