Description

Sodium (S)-3-Phenyllactate is the sodium salt of the (S)-enantiomer of 3-phenyllactic acid, a valuable chiral building block and intermediate. This high-purity compound is essential for applications requiring strict stereochemical control, offering consistent quality and reliable performance. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals where optical purity is critical.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a standard in analytical method development for chiral separation techniques.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Acts as a ligand or substrate in catalytic reactions to induce chirality in target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium (S)-3-Phenyllactate
CAS No.	57618-25-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	188.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Phenyllactic acid sodium salt; (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid sodium salt; Sodium (S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate; (S)-Phenyllactic acid sodium salt; L-3-Phenyllactic acid sodium salt; (S)-3-PLA sodium salt; 3-Phenyllactate sodium salt (S-isomer)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium (S)-3-Phenyllactate 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 advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for chiral purity, chemical purity, and residual solvents are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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