51359-73-0

Basic information

• Product Name: (R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID
• Synonyms: (R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID;(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(3-(trifluoroMethyl)phenyl)acetic acid
• CAS NO: 51359-73-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H7F3O3
• Molecular Weight: 220.15
• Mol File: 51359-73-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: (R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID(51359-73-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID(51359-73-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 51359-73-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID, also known as (R)-(+)-3-trifluoromethylmandelic acid, is a chiral organic compound with the chemical formula C9H7F3O3. It is a derivative of mandelic acid with the addition of a trifluoromethyl group, which makes it a valuable building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. (R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID has been studied for its potential use as a chiral resolving agent and as a precursor in the synthesis of chiral ligands. Its unique properties and potential applications make it a valuable chemical in the field of organic chemistry.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
(R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID is used as a building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, due to its unique properties and potential applications in the development of new drugs.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
(R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID is used as a building block for the synthesis of agrochemicals, contributing to the development of new pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.
Used as a Chiral Resolving Agent:
(R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID is used as a chiral resolving agent, which is essential in the separation of enantiomers, the different forms of a molecule that are mirror images of each other.
Used as a Precursor in the Synthesis of Chiral Ligands:
(R)-(3-TRIFLUOROMETHYL)MANDELIC ACID is used as a precursor in the synthesis of chiral ligands, which are important in various chemical reactions, particularly in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.