(±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid

General description

(±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, also known as MOPA is commonly used as a resolving agent and building block in various organic synthesis.

Application

(¬±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid can be used as a reactant to synthesize:      

• N

• -(Cyclohexylmethyl)-2-methoxy-2-phenylethylamine by reacting with cyclohexylmethylamine in the presence of EDCI/HOBt/Et₃N.      
• 4-(methoxyphenylmethyl)-2-methylpyridine by reacting with 2-methyl-4-pyridinecarbonitrile via decarboxylative arylation reaction in the presence of a photocatalyst.

UPC:

51173226

Weight:

1.00 Ounces

HazmatClass:

No

Quantity:

5

Unit of Measurement:

G

WeightUOM:

LB

MPN:

M2876

CAS Number:

1870653