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(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid, 99%
Description
(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is used as a chiral derivatizing agent, it reacts with an alcohol or amine of unknown stereochemistry to form an ester or amide. The absolute configuration of the ester or amide is then determined by proton and/or 19F NMR spectroscopy.
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(S)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is used as a chiral derivatizing agent, it reacts with an alcohol or amine of unknown stereochemistry to form an ester or amide. The absolute configuration of the ester or amide is then determined by proton and/or 19F NMR spectroscopy.
Solubility
Readily soluble in hexane, ether, THF, CH2Cl2, benzene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, moisture.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 43°C to 45°C |
| Density | 1.344 |
| Boiling Point | 105°C to 107°C (1 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
| Quantity | 500 mg |
| Beilstein | 3591561 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,6280 |
| Solubility Information | Readily soluble in hexane,ether,THF,CH2Cl2,benzene. |
| Optical Rotation | −72° (c=2 in Methanol) |
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