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(R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxy-alpha-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
(R)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is used as a chiral acylating reagent, which is used in the resolution of amino acid enantiomers like 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine. It is also suitable for the determination of the optical composition of compounds extracted from biological fluids.
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(R)-(-)-α-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetyl chloride is used as a chiral acylating reagent, which is used in the resolution of amino acid enantiomers like 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine. It is also suitable for the determination of the optical composition of compounds extracted from biological fluids.
Solubility
Sparingly miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.353 |
Boiling Point | 213°C to 214°C |
Flash Point | 89°C (192°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.469 |
Quantity | 50 mg |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Beilstein | 3591565 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,6280 |
Solubility Information | Sparingly miscible with water. |
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