Description

L-(-)-3-Phenyllactic Acid is a high-purity chiral organic acid, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its enantiomeric purity, which is essential for producing optically active compounds with specific biological activities. This product is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, antimicrobial research, and the development of flavor and fragrance precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor for the synthesis of antibiotics, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Research into natural antimicrobial agents and preservatives for food safety applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F): Intermediate in the production of high-value aromatic compounds and flavor enhancers.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of microbial metabolites, enzyme substrates, and metabolic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Versatile starting material for asymmetric catalysis and the preparation of complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-(-)-3-Phenyllactic Acid
CAS No.	20312-36-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-3-Phenyllactic Acid; (S)-3-Phenyllactic Acid; L-3-Phenyllactic Acid; (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic Acid; (S)-3-Phenyl-2-hydroxypropanoic Acid; H-PLA-OH; PLA
EINECS	243-747-4

Quality Control

Our L-(-)-3-Phenyllactic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and specific tests are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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