20445-31-2

Basic information

• Product Name: (R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid
• Synonyms: (R)-(+)-MTPA,(R)-(+)-Mosher'sacid;(R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid, 99%(e.e.>99.5%);(+)--Methoxy--(trifluoromethyl)phenylaceticacid(Moshersacid);(r)-(+)-à-methoxy-à-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid;(R)-(+)-1-Methoxy-1-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid 99% (99%ee);(R)-(+)-1-Methoxy-1-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid (99%ee);(R)-(+)-ɑ-Methoxy-ɑ-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid, 99%;(R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic Acid [Optical Resolving]
• CAS NO: 20445-31-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₉F₃O₃
• Molecular Weight: 234.17
• EINECS: 243-829-5
• Product Categories: Analytical Chemistry;e.e. / Absolute Configuration Determination (NMR);Enantiomer Excess & Absolute Configuration Determination
• Mol File: 20445-31-2.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 46-49 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 105-107 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: White/Crystalline Low Melting Solid
• Density: 1.344 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.164mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.473(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Solubility: Soluble in methanol (50 mg/ 1 ml).
• PKA: 1.47±0.10(Predicted)
• Sensitive: Hygroscopic
• Merck: 14,6280
• BRN: 2215440
• CAS DataBase Reference: (R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid(20445-31-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid(20445-31-2)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 3-10
• HazardClass: IRRITANT, HYGROSCOPIC, KEEP COLD
• Hazardous Substances Data: 20445-31-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
(R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid is used as a chiral derivatizing agent for the determination of enantiomeric purity and absolute configuration of alcohols and amines by NMR. This is important for the development and quality control of chiral drugs, as the stereochemistry of a compound can significantly affect its biological activity and safety.
Used in Analytical Chemistry:
(R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid is used as a widely used reagent for the determination of optical purities of alcohols and amines by 1H or 19F NMR. This allows for the accurate measurement of the enantiomeric composition of chiral compounds, which is crucial in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances.
Used in Research:
(R)-(+)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid is used as a derivatization agent for β-arylethylamines, enantiomeric alcohols, and enantiomeric amines in research settings. This helps in the study of the stereochemistry and properties of these compounds, as well as their interactions with other molecules and biological systems.

InChI:InChI=1/C10H8ClF3O2/c1-16-9(8(11)15,10(12,13)14)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3/t9-/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 80866-87-1 α-methoxy-α-trifluoromethyl-phenyl-acetonitrile 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 145938-92-7 1,1,1-Trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-phenyl-propan-2-ol 
• 434-45-7 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetophenone 
• 537695-81-1 (S)-3-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropane 
• 52356-12-4 (S)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-phenyl-2,3-propanediol 
• 384-64-5 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-phenylpropene 
• 52356-17-9 (S)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanol 
• 20445-31-2 MTPA 
• 537695-82-2 (R)-3-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropane 
• 159383-84-3 (-)-(2R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-phenylpropane-1,2-diol 
• 537695-87-7 (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanol 
• 39532-38-2 (1R,2S,5R)-menthyl (R)-α-methoxy-α-trifluoromethylphenylacetate 
• 120576-70-7 (R)-MTPA 

Downstream Products

• 17257-71-5 (S)-Mosher acid 
• 919867-36-0 1-benzotriazol-1-yl-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropan-1-one 
• 126191-13-7 (R)-3-phenyl-2-((R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropionylamino)propionic acid 
• 123990-94-3 2-Phenyl-2-trifluoromethyl-dihydro-furan-3-one 
• 1044203-86-2 pentafluorophenyl trifluoromethyl-methoxy-phenylacetate 
• 39532-36-0 α-Methoxy-α-trifluormethylphenylessigsaeure-2,2-dimethyl-3-heptylester 
• 125950-83-6 (R)-3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenyl-propionic acid (S)-1-trimethylsilanyl-hexyl ester 
• 20445-18-5 (R)-3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenyl-propionic acid 1-phenyl-ethyl ester 
• 129176-85-8 (R)-MTPA ester of (S,S)-erythro-1-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-1-phenylpentan-3-one 

Relevant articles and documents

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Probing the parallel resolution of Mosher's acid using a combination of quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidin-2-ones

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