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Catalog Number:
37504
CAS Number:
20445-33-4
(S-(+)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride [for Determination of the optical purity of Alcohols and Amines]
Purity:
≥ 99% (GC)(T)
Synonym(s):
(S-(+)-MTPA-Cl, Mosher's acid chloride
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Synonyms
(S-(+)-MTPA-Cl, Mosher's acid chloride
CAS Number
20445-33-4
Purity
≥ 99% (GC)(T)
Molecular Formula
C10H8ClF3O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00067105
PubChem ID
604961
Density
1.35
Appearance
Colorless to Almost colorless clear liqui
Boiling Point
99 °C / 12 mmHg
Refractive Index
1.47
Optical Rotation
149 ± 2 ° (C=2,Toluene)
Conditions
Store at 0 - 10 °C
General Information
Synonyms
(S-(+)-MTPA-Cl, Mosher's acid chloride
CAS Number
20445-33-4
Purity
≥ 99% (GC)(T)
Molecular Formula
C10H8ClF3O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00067105
PubChem ID
604961
Density
1.35
Appearance
Colorless to Almost colorless clear liqui
Boiling Point
99 °C / 12 mmHg
Refractive Index
1.47
Optical Rotation
149 ± 2 ° (C=2,Toluene)
Conditions
Store at 0 - 10 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

(S)-(+)-a-Methoxy-a-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Synthesis of Chiral Compounds: This chemical plays a crucial role in the synthesis of chiral intermediates, which are essential in the production of pharmaceuticals, ensuring the desired optical activity in drug formulations.
  • Pharmaceutical Development: It is used in the development of new drugs, particularly in the creation of compounds with specific stereochemistry, enhancing the efficacy and safety profiles of medications.
  • Analytical Chemistry: Researchers utilize this compound for determining the optical purity of various substances, which is vital in quality control processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Fluorinated Compounds: The trifluoromethyl group provides unique properties, making it valuable in creating fluorinated compounds that exhibit improved biological activity and stability.
  • Material Science: This chemical is also explored in the development of advanced materials, where its unique chemical properties can lead to innovative applications in coatings and polymers.

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