Description

Methyl 3-Phenyl-2,3-Epoxypropanoate is a specialized epoxide ester compound that serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an epoxide ring and an ester group attached to a phenyl moiety, makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures with high stereochemical control. This intermediate is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities, in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the asymmetric synthesis of bioactive molecules and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex organic compounds, including natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and resins.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in epoxide ring-opening reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 3-Phenyl-2,3-Epoxypropanoate
CAS No.	19190-80-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2R,3S)-3-Phenylglycidate; Methyl trans-3-Phenylglycidate; Methyl 2,3-Epoxy-3-phenylpropanoate; Phenylglycidic Acid Methyl Ester; (±)-trans-Methyl 3-phenylglycidate; Methyl 3-phenyloxiran-2-carboxylate; (2,3-Epoxy-3-phenylpropionic acid methyl ester)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Phenyl-2,3-Epoxypropanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral analysis. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and cGMP manufacturing applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.