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(S)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid , 98% , 17257-71-5

Synonym(s):
(−)-MTPA;Mosher’s acid

CAS NO.:17257-71-5

Empirical Formula: C10H9F3O3

Molecular Weight: 234.17

MDL number: MFCD00064200

EINECS: 241-292-1

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 46-49 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 95-97 °C0.05 mm Hg(lit.)
alpha  D24 -71.8± 0.6° (c = 3.28 in CH3OH)
Density  1.303 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.474(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Readily soluble in hexane, ether, THF, CH2Cl2, benzene.
form  Viscous Liquid or Low Melting Solid
pka 1.47±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity 1.303
color  Clear colorless or white
optical activity [α]20/D 73±1°, c = 2% in methanol
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,6280
BRN  3591561

Description and Uses

(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.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39
WGK Germany  3
3-10
Hazard Note  Irritant/Keep Cold
HazardClass  IRRITANT, HYGROSCOPIC, KEEP COLD
HS Code  29189900

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