Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate (CAS: 33401-74-0)?
Answer
Ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 180.24 g/mol. It has a solubility of up to 12 g/L in water and is soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. This compound is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic attack, and is known for its reactivity in esterification reactions.
About
CAS No
33401-74-0
English Name
Ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C11H14O3
Molecular Weight
194.23 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)O
InChIKey
DVIBDQWVFHDBOP-JTQLQIEISA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 15:28
