(S)-(+)-2-phenylpropionic acid, CAS No. 7782-24-3

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7782-24-3

Catalog No. EBD2204980

CAS 7782-24-3

Name (S)-(+)-2-phenylpropionic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (S)-(+)-2-Phenylpropionicacid Benzeneaceticacid,.alpha.-methyl-,(R)- Benzeneaceticacid,alpha-methyl-,(alphaR)- Benzeneaceticacid,alpha-methyl-,(R)- (2R)-2-phenylpropanoicacid (2S)-2-Phenylpropanoicacid (S)-(+)-α-phenylpropionicacid (s)-(+)-hydratropicacid

Molecular Formula: C9H10O2

Molecular Weight: 150.17

MDL Number: MFCD00063139

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Chiral Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

(S)-2-Phenylpropionic acid is a chiral carboxylic acid characterized by a phenyl group attached to the alpha-carbon of a propionic acid backbone. It is the single enantiomer form of 2-phenylpropionic acid, a key structural motif in many bioactive molecules. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its primary application is as an intermediate in the production of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the (S)-enantiomer configuration is often essential for desired biological activity and reduced side effects. The chiral center allows for the construction of stereochemically defined drug candidates. As a readily available chiral synthon, (S)-2-Phenylpropionic acid is also employed in asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of more complex organic molecules in research settings. It is typically handled as a solid and requires standard precautions for carboxylic acids.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 29-30 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 115 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: >113 °C

Density: 1.1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.522(lit.)

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: colorless to light yellow liquid