Molekula
DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid
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DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid is a chiral organic compound used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and biochemical research. It serves as a building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients and is valued for its stereochemical properties. Available in powder form with a molecular weight of 166.2 g/mol, it has a CAS number of 828-01-3 and should be stored at 2 to 8 °C. It carries a warning signal word due to potential irritant properties. Molekula supplies DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99.00% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 98 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 3848 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 35528272 |
| CAS Number | 828-01-3 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid |
| EC Number | 212-580-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5CH2CH(OH)COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 166.2 |
| Exact Mass | 166.063 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | VOXXWSYKYCBWHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c10-8(9(11)12)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8,10H,6H2,(H,11,12) |
| PubChem CID | 3848 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29181931 |
| Tariff Code | 2918199890 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid
- 2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropionic acid
- 3-Phenyllactic acid
- Ba 2653
- Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-hydroxy-
- beta-Phenyllactic acid
- DL-3-Phenyllactic acid
- DL-b-Phenyllactic acid
- DL-Phenyllactic acid
- L(-)-3-Phenyllactic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid used for?
DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid is used in pharmaceuticals and biochemical research as an intermediate for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients and chiral compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C6H5CH2CH(OH)COOH and the molecular weight is 166.2 g/mol.
How should DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade is available?
Available in analytical grade; specific purity details can be provided upon request.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-beta-Phenyllactic acid in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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