1566-68-3

Basic information

• Product Name: (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid
• Synonyms: (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid;trans-3-Phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid;(2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-oxiranecarboxylic Acid;trans-3-Phenyl-glycidic Acid;(2R,3S)-3-phenyloxiranecarboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 1566-68-3
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 164.15802
• Mol File: 1566-68-3.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 347℃
• Flash Point: 147℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.359
• Vapor Pressure: 2.13E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.601
• PKA: 3.41±0.40(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid(1566-68-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid(1566-68-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1566-68-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis:
(2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid is used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for the creation of more complex molecules. Its unique structure and functional groups allow for various chemical reactions, facilitating the synthesis of a wide range of organic compounds.
Used in Drug Discovery:
In the pharmaceutical industry, (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid is utilized as a building block for the development of new drugs. Its specific stereochemistry and reactivity make it an attractive candidate for the design and synthesis of bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.
Used in Chiral Chemistry:
The chiral nature of (2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid makes it a valuable compound in chiral chemistry. It can be used to study the effects of stereochemistry on the properties and reactivity of molecules, as well as in the development of enantioselective synthetic methods and catalysts.
Used in Research:
(2R,3S)-rel-3-Phenyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid is also employed as a research tool in various scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, and materials science. Its unique properties and reactivity enable researchers to explore new reaction mechanisms, investigate the role of stereochemistry in molecular recognition, and develop novel materials with specific properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H8O3/c10-9(11)8-7(12-8)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7-8H,(H,10,11)/t7-,8+/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 14371-10-9 (E)-3-phenylpropenal 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 105-39-5 chloroacetic acid ethyl ester 
• 140-10-3 (E)-3-phenylacrylic acid 
• 63677-96-3 (E)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-phenylpent-4-en-3-one 
• 6286-30-2 2,3-dibromo-3-phenylpropanoic acid 
• 76777-60-1 5-Hydroxy-5-phenyl-2-<(trimethylsilyl)oxy>-2-methyl-3-pentanone 
• 99773-42-9 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-((2S,3R)-3-phenyl-oxiranyl)-propan-1-one 
• 621-82-9 Cinnamic acid 
• 99357-55-8 3-hydroxy-2-iodo-3-phenylpropanoic acid 
• 90649-87-9 2-chloro-3-hydroxy-3-phenyl-propionic acid 
• 34882-18-3 2-bromo-3-hydroxy-3-phenyl-propanoic acid 

Downstream Products

• 122-78-1 phenylacetaldehyde 
• 19190-80-8 methyl trans-3-phenylglycidate 
• 5695-95-4 2,3-dihydroxy-3-phenyl propanoic acid 
• 65-85-0 benzoic acid 
• 79898-20-7 (S)-α-methylbenzylammonium (2R,3S)-2,3-epoxy-3-phenylpropionate 
• 79898-18-3 (R)-α-methylbenzylammonium (2S,3R)-2,3-epoxy-3-phenylpropionate 
• 114528-76-6 (3S,4R,5R,6R)-epi-cis-clausenamide 
• 114376-13-5 (3S,4R,5R)-clausenamidone 
• 79898-17-2 (2S,3R)-β-phenylglycidic acid 
• 6049-55-4 (±)-anti-3-amino-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid 

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