Compound Q&A
What is (2S)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 51146-56-6)?
Answer
(2S)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 51146-56-6) is a chiral organic compound with the chemical formula C13H18O2. It is a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis, characterized by its branched alkyl groups and carboxylic acid functional group. The compound exhibits specific stereochemical properties, making it valuable in the development of enantiomerically pure drugs and materials.
About
CAS No
51146-56-6
English Name
(2S)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C13H18O2
Molecular Weight
206.28 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)Cc1ccc(cc1)[C@H](C)C(=O)O
InChIKey
HEFNNWSXXWATRW-JTQLQIEISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
