(R)-4-hydroxymandelic acid

• CAT Number: L006768
• CAS Number: 13244-78-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 168.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(10)8(11)12/h1-4,7,9-10H,(H,11,12)/t7-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: YHXHKYRQLYQUIH-SSDOTTSWSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(=O)O)O)O

(R)-4-hydroxymandelic acid（Cat No.:L006768）, is an optically active organic compound. It is the enantiomer of 4-hydroxymandelic acid, occurring naturally in certain plants. This compound is used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block in the synthesis of various drugs, particularly in the development of beta-adrenergic receptor agonists and antagonists. Its specific stereochemistry is crucial in drug design, ensuring specific interactions with biological targets. Researchers utilize it as a valuable tool in medicinal chemistry, contributing to the creation of new pharmaceutical agents and advancements in the field of asymmetric synthesis.