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Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)-

Also known as l-Ethyl phenyllactate, Ethyl 3-phenyl-l-lactate, (S)-Ethyl 3-phenyllactate

CAS 20918-87-0Formula C11H14O3Molar mass 194.23 g/mol
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Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- chemical structure, C11H14O3, CAS 20918-87-0
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CAS number
20918-87-0
Formula
C11H14O3
Molar mass
194.23 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)-?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C11H14O3 and a molar mass of 194.23 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 20918-87-0. The IUPAC name is ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate
CAS number
20918-87-0 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C11H14O3
UNII
V493Q7293M
MDL number
MFCD11045679
InChIKey
HBOGUIFRIAXYNB-JTQLQIEISA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H14O3/c1-2-14-11(13)10(12)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7,10,12H,2,8H2,1H3/t10-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(O)Cc1ccccc1
Isomeric SMILES
CCOC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)O

Synonyms

  • l-Ethyl phenyllactate
  • Ethyl 3-phenyl-l-lactate
  • (S)-Ethyl 3-phenyllactate
  • (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid ethyl ester
  • Lactic acid, 3-phenyl-, ethyl ester, l-
  • Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (alphaS)-
  • Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (S)-
  • Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (.alpha.s)-
  • ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate
  • L-Phenyllacticacidethylester
  • ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate
  • L-Phenyllactic acid(OEt)
  • (-)-ethyl phenyllactate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
194.23 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
194.0943 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.15calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
14calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.36calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)-?

Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C11H14O3 and a molar mass of 194.23 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 20918-87-0. The IUPAC name is ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)-?

The CAS registry number of Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is 20918-87-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)-?

The molecular formula of Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is C11H14O3 and its molar mass is 194.23 g/mol.

What is Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- used for?

Known uses and roles of Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)-?

Ethyl phenyllactate, (-)- is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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