Description

L-Phenyllactic acid ethyl ester is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its utility for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry, which is critical for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality synthetic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of various APIs, including potential antiviral and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Utilized in research and development of new catalytic processes for creating enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or co-monomer for synthesizing specialized polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Phenyllactic acid ethyl ester
CAS No.	20918-87-0
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (S)-(-)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate; Ethyl L-phenyllactate; L-(-)-Phenyllactic acid ethyl ester; (S)-(-)-Phenyllactic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate; (S)-Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate
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Quality Control

Our L-Phenyllactic acid ethyl ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]	-30° to -35° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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