Chemical Name: | Butanedioic acid, (phenylmethyl)-, (2R)- |
CAS Number: | 21307-97-1 |
Product Number: | AG0072YW(AGN-PC-0O7U7F) |
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Molecular Formula: | C11H12O4 |
Molecular Weight: | 208.2106 |
In chemical synthesis, (R)-2-Benzylsuccinic acid serves as a versatile building block to create a wide range of compounds with specific stereochemistry and functional groups. Its unique structure allows it to participate in various reactions to form complex molecules with defined chirality. By carefully manipulating the benzyl and succinic acid moieties, chemists can tailor the properties of the final products for numerous applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. With its strategic placement of functional groups, (R)-2-Benzylsuccinic acid enables precise control over reactivity, selectivity, and overall molecular architecture, making it a valuable asset in the realm of organic chemistry.