Benzyl (R)-(+)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate

• CAT Number: L023008
• CAS Number: 7622-22-2
• Molecular Formula: C16H16O3
• Molecular Weight: 256.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: benzyl (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O3/c17-15(11-13-7-3-1-4-8-13)16(18)19-12-14-9-5-2-6-10-14/h1-10,15,17H,11-12H2/t15-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: XFULYMQQCZRWQB-OAHLLOKOSA-N

Benzyl (R)-(+)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate(CAT: L023008) is a chiral ester with significant importance in asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The compound features a benzyl group and an (R)-configured hydroxyl group on a 3-phenylpropionate backbone. Its chirality makes it valuable for enantioselective reactions, where the stereochemistry plays a critical role in the activity and selectivity of bioactive compounds. This compound is often employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, or chiral ligands, contributing to the production of enantiomerically pure drugs and other biologically active molecules.