(R)-2-phenylpropanoic acid
$400.00
CAS No.: 7782-26-5
Catalog No.: 196557
Purity: 95%
MF: C9H10O2
MW: 150.177
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: C1(=CC=CC=C1)[C@H](C(=O)O)C
Catalog No.: 196557
Purity: 95%
MF: C9H10O2
MW: 150.177
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: C1(=CC=CC=C1)[C@H](C(=O)O)C
(R)-2-phenylpropanoic acid; CAS No.: 7782-26-5; (R)-2-phenylpropanoic acid. PROPERTIES: This carboxylic acid exists as colorless crystals with molecular formula C9H9O2. Its molecular weight is 145.17 g/mol and it melts at 81-84 C. The compound is slightly soluble in water but mixes well with organic solvents such as ethanol and diethyl ether. Recommended storage is in well-closed containers at room temperature not exceeding 30 C. Being an organic acid, it may cause severe skin burns and eye damage; proper neutralization procedures should be followed in case of spills. APPLICATIONS: In the food industry, this compound serves as flavoring agent providing mild fruity notes in confectionery products (Food Chemistry). In pharmaceutical applications, it acts as intermediate for synthesizing beta-lactamase inhibitors which enhance antibiotic efficacy by preventing bacterial enzyme-mediated drug degradation (Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy). The (R)-stereochemistry is crucial for inhibitory activity against specific bacterial enzymes. Additionally, it functions as building block for producing liquid crystalline materials where the phenylpropanoic acid moiety contributes to mesophase formation and thermal stability (Liquid Crystals). These diverse applications stem from its combination of aromatic character, carboxylic acid reactivity, and chiral center.
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