Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (2R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid (CAS: 611-71-2)?
Answer
(2R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid (CAS: 611-71-2) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for the development of drugs targeting metabolic disorders and inflammation. It also serves as an intermediate in the production of certain agrochemicals and is employed in organic synthesis for its versatile reactivity and chiral center. Additionally, it is used in analytical chemistry for structural analysis and as a reagent in various chemical processes.
About
CAS No
611-71-2
English Name
(2R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@@H](C(=O)O)c1ccccc1
InChIKey
IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-SSDOTTSWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
