Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl (2R)-hydroxy(phenyl)acetate (CAS: 20698-91-3)?
Answer
Methyl (2R)-hydroxy(phenyl)acetate (CAS: 20698-91-3) is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of approximately 169.21 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is stable under normal conditions but should be protected from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
About
CAS No
20698-91-3
English Name
Methyl (2R)-hydroxy(phenyl)acetate
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.18 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(C1=CC=CC=C1)O
InChIKey
ITATYELQCJRCCK-MRVPVSSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
