Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (R)-Benzyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate (CAS: 97415-09-3)?
Answer
(R)-Benzyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 226.27 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 7.0 and dissolves poorly in water but has good solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The compound exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution reactions and hydrogenation. It is stable under normal conditions but may undergo hydrolysis in basic media.
About
CAS No
97415-09-3
English Name
(R)-Benzyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate
Molecular Formula
C15H14O3
Molecular Weight
242.27 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)O
InChIKey
JFKWZVQEMSKSBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
