(R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid (R)-2-methoxy-2-phenylacetic acid 3966-32-3 CAS 3966-32-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3966-32-3
Molecular FormulaC9H16O3
Molecular Weight172.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid
(R)-2-methoxy-2-phenylacetic acid
3966-32-3 CAS 3966-32-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid (R)-2-methoxy-2-phenylacetic acid 3966-32-3 is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid (R)-2-methoxy-2-phenylacetic acid 3966-32-3 (CAS 3966-32-3), molecular formula C9H16O3 and molecular weight 172.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid (R)-2-methoxy-2-phenylacetic acid 3966-32-3 (C9H16O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 172.22 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H16O3
Molecular Weight172.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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