115016-95-0 | (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutyric acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	97%	in stock	$28.00	$19.00
1g	97%	in stock	$42.00	$29.00
5g	97%	in stock	$70.00	$49.00
10g	97%	in stock	$116.00	$82.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA20077
• Chemical Name: (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutyric acid
• CAS Number: 115016-95-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.2005
• MDL Number: MFCD06656492
• SMILES: O[C@H](C(=O)O)CCc1ccccc1

Upstream Synthesis Route

The (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutyric acid, also known as mandelic acid, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. With its chiral nature, this compound is commonly utilized as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Specifically, (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutyric acid serves as a valuable starting material for the synthesis of various enantiomerically pure compounds through asymmetric transformations. Its presence in synthetic routes enables the creation of complex molecular structures with high levels of stereochemical control, making it an indispensable tool in modern organic chemistry. Additionally, the functional groups present in (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-phenylbutyric acid offer opportunities for further derivatization, enhancing its utility in the construction of diverse molecular architectures for a wide range of applications.