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α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid

α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid chemical structure
CAS Number56135-03-6
FormulaC6H5C(OCH3)(CF3)CO2H
Mol. Weight234.17 g/mol

What is α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid?

α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 56135-03-6 and molecular formula C6H5C(OCH3)(CF3)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Diastereomeric bis-esters of (±)-trans-7,8-dihydroxy-7,8,9,10-tetrahydrobenzo[α]pyrene with MTPA has been used as a noncarcinogenic precursor to obtain the (+)and (-)-dihydrodiols by chromatographic resolution.1 It has also been used to develop empirically derived correlation of configuration and nmr chemical shifts for diastereomeric MTPA esters.2

Specifications

Linear Formula

C6H5C(OCH3)(CF3)CO2H

Molecular Weight

234.17 g/mol

Assay/Purity

97%

Boiling Point

95-98 °C/0.05 mmHg(lit.)

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

41-46 °C(lit.)

WGK Germany

3

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