Description

Rel-(2R*)-2-(3-Phenoxyphenyl)Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is a chiral, high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations in advanced manufacturing processes. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to build complex, bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Precursor for the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the phenoxyphenyl moiety for biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid, aromatic structure.
• Chiral Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high stereochemical purity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reference standard and reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in both academic and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rel-(2R*)-2-(3-Phenoxyphenyl)Propionic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	74793-79-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	270.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propanoate; Methyl rel-(2R)-2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propionate; Methyl α-methyl-3-phenoxybenzeneacetate; 2-(3-Phenoxyphenyl)propionic Acid Methyl Ester; (R*)-Methyl 2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propanoate; 3-Phenoxy-α-methylbenzenacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (RS)-2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propionate (racemic mixture reference)
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Quality Control

Our Rel-(2R*)-2-(3-Phenoxyphenyl)Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting research and process chemistry standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is stable under these conditions but should be kept away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents as indicated in its chemical properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Rel-(2R*) isomer)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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