D-Pla, CAS No. 828-01-3

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828-01-3

Catalog No. EBD2203943

CAS 828-01-3

Name D-Pla

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (2R)-(+)-3-phenyllacticacid D-Pla dl-3-phenyllacticacid DL-?-Phenyllacticacid()-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropionicacid (+/-)-3-Phenyllacticacid (+/-)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropionicacid DL-3-Phenyllacticacid,(DL-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropionicacid) octadecanedioicacid 3,3',3'',3'''-[3,8-bis(carboxymethyl)-13,17-dimethylporphyrin-2,7,12,18-tetrayl]tetrapropanoicacid Dl-Beta-PhenyllacticAcid

Molecular Formula: C9H10O3

Molecular Weight: 166.17

MDL Number: MFCD00065928

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

(±)-3-Phenyllactic acid is a chiral hydroxy acid, specifically the racemic mixture of 2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid. It is structurally related to phenylalanine and serves as a key metabolite and building block in various biochemical pathways. This compound is primarily recognized for its role as an antimicrobial metabolite produced by lactic acid bacteria, contributing to the biopreservation of food. It exhibits activity against a range of foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. In pharmaceutical research, it is investigated as a chiral precursor for the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including drugs and fine chemicals, leveraging its phenyl and hydroxy acid functionalities. As a versatile synthetic intermediate, it is used in organic chemistry for constructing more complex molecules. Its applications span from biochemical studies to the development of new materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), highlighting its utility across multiple chemical disciplines.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 95-98 °C

Boiling Point: 327.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 165.9 °C

Density: 1.261 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Off-white crystalline powder