(R)-(-)-Methyl mandelate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

56-58 °C

alpha 

-146 º (c=2, MeOH)

Boiling point:

234.38°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1097 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4371 (estimate)

Flash point:

>110°C

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly, Sonicated)

pka

12.19±0.20(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

optical activity

[α]20/D 144.0°, c = 1 in methanol

BRN 

3589447

CAS DataBase Reference

20698-91-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29181990

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(R)-(-)-Methyl mandelate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white powder

Uses

Methyl (R)-(-)-Mandelate is used in the synthesis of (-)-Maoecrystal V, an ent-kauranoid analogue with selective and potent cytotoxic activity.

General Description

Optically active building block.

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