(S)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid - ≥98% , CAS No.17257-71-5

CAS: 17257-71-5 Cat. No.: M113470 Molecular Weight: 234.17 Beilstein Registry Number: 4684048 EC Number: 241-292-1
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
4-hydroxy-1-benzylpiperidine | PS-6677 | AKOS005137958 | EINECS 241-292-1 | Q27251856 | SB34237 | (S)-(-)-ALPHA-METHOXY-ALPHA-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PHENYLACETIC ACID [OPTICAL RESOLVING] | Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-methoxy-.alpha.-(trifluoromethyl)-, (.alpha.
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Overview

(S)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is commonly used as a derivatizing agent in Mosher ester analysis and Mosher amide analysis, which are NMR-based methods for determining the absolute configuration of the chiral carbon center in secondary alcohols and amines, respectively.
Determination of absolute configuration of stereogenic carbinol carbons.

Specifications

Synonyms
4-hydroxy-1-benzylpiperidine | PS-6677 | AKOS005137958 | EINECS 241-292-1 | Q27251856 | SB34237 | (S)-(-)-ALPHA-METHOXY-ALPHA-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PHENYLACETIC ACID [OPTICAL RESOLVING] | Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-methoxy-.alpha.-(trifluoromethyl)-, (.alpha.
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCOC(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C(=O)O)C(F)(F)F
IUPAC Name(2S)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methoxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid
InChIKeyJJYKJUXBWFATTE-VIFPVBQESA-N
INCHI1S/C10H9F3O3/c1-16-9(8(14)15,10(11,12)13)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3,(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1
Isomeric SMILES CO[C@@](C1=CC=CC=C1)(C(=O)O)C(F)(F)F
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 234.17
Beilstein 4684048
Reaxy-Rn 2215439
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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassBenzylethers
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentBenzylethers
Alternative Parents Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Dialkyl ethers  Carboxylic acids  Organofluorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  Alkyl fluorides  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Benzylether - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Dialkyl ether - Ether - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alkyl fluoride - Organohalogen compound - Organofluoride - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Alkyl halide - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzylethers. These are aromatic ethers with the general formula ROCR' (R = alkyl, aryl; R'=benzene).
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
A2214224Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 M113470
K2104044Certificate of AnalysisAug 11, 2025 M113470
E23061016Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2023 M113470
E23061228Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2023 M113470
K2505110Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2023 M113470
B2302452Certificate of AnalysisFeb 09, 2023 M113470
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityReadily soluble in hexane, ether, THF, CH2Cl2, benzene.
SensitivityHygroscopic.
Refractive Index1.474
Specific Rotation[α]-72 ° (C=2, MeOH)
Flash Point(°F)235.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)113 °C
Boil Point(°C)95-97°C
Melt Point(°C)46-49°C
Molecular Weight234.170 g/mol
XLogP32.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass234.05 Da
Monoisotopic Mass234.05 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area46.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity259.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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