(R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(R)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is used as a chiral acylating reagent, which is used in the resolution of amino acid enantiomers like 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine. It is also suitable for the determination of the optical composition of compounds extracted from biological fluids.

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Applications
(R)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is used as a chiral acylating reagent, which is used in the resolution of amino acid enantiomers like 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine. It is also suitable for the determination of the optical composition of compounds extracted from biological fluids.

Solubility
Sparingly miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 39637-99-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H8ClF3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 252.62
• MDL Number: MFCD00044400
• InChI Key: PAORVUMOXXAMPL-VIFPVBQESA-N
• Synonym: unii-81ut10uhv3, r---mtpa-cl, --alpha-methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethyl phenylacetyl chloride, r---alpha-methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethyl phenylacetyl chloride, r-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanoyl chloride, 2r-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanoyl chloride, r---a-methoxy-a-trifluoromethylphenylacetyl chloride, r---alpha-methoxy-alpha-trifluoromethylphenylacetyl chloride, --mtpa-cl, --mosher's acid chloride
• PubChem CID: 3080792
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanoyl chloride
• SMILES: CO[C@](C(Cl)=O)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F

• Density: 1.353
• Boiling Point: 213°C to 214°C
• Flash Point: 89°C (192°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.469
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 3591565
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,6280
• Solubility Information: Sparingly miscible with water.
• Optical Rotation: −137° (Neat)
• Formula Weight: 252.62
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride

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