Compound Q&A
What is (2S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoic acid (CAS: 115016-95-0)?
Answer
(2S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoic acid, also known as 4-Phenyl-2-hydroxybutanoic acid, is a chemical compound with a molecular formula of C9H10O3. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 158-159°C. This compound is water-soluble and has a pKa of approximately 3.2. It is used in pharmaceuticals, such as in the synthesis of certain drugs, and in research as a building block for other organic compounds.
About
CAS No
115016-95-0
English Name
(2S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H12O3
Molecular Weight
180.2 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC(C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
JNJCEALGCZSIGB-VIFPVBQESA-N
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