Description

Prephenyllactate is a specialized organic compound serving as a key chiral intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a structurally defined, enantiomerically pure building block for the production of complex molecules, ensuring high stereochemical fidelity in downstream processes. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the biological activity is stereospecific.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that demand high-purity chiral precursors.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological development for asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use in studying enzyme mechanisms or as a precursor for labeled compounds in metabolic pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Prephenyllactate
CAS No.	117580-15-1
Molecular Formula	C12H14O4
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(methoxycarbonyl)propanoic acid; (R)-Prephenyllactate; Methyl (R)-2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoate; Prephenyllactic acid methyl ester; (R)-Methyl prephenyllactate; α-Hydroxy-α-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylmalonic acid monomethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Prephenyllactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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