Ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

NA

Boiling point:

212 °C(lit.)

alpha 

-10 º (c=neat)

Density 

1.075 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.504(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

13.00±0.20(Predicted)

form 

Liquid

color 

Colorless

optical activity

[α]21/D 10°, neat

Water Solubility 

insoluble

BRN 

3590943

InChIKey

ZJYKSSGYDPNKQS-LLVKDONJSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

90315-82-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

23-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29181990

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Ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

Uses

Ethyl (R)-(?)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate can be used as a key intermediate for the synthesis of various ACE inhibitors like Cilazapril, Benazepril, and Enalapril.

Uses

Ethyl(R)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate is used in the preparation of benzothiophenes, benzofurans, and indoles useful in the treatment of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia.

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