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(S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid

Also known as: L-(-)-3-Phenyllactic acid, L-3-Phenyllactic acid, (S)-(-)-3-Phenyllactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropionic acid, (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropionic acid, L-(-)-Phenyllactic acid, L-BETA-PHENYLLACTIC ACID, Benzenepropanoic acid, α-hydroxy-, (αS)-, (2S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid, MFCD00004244

(S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid (CAS 20312-36-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.174 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 121-125ºC, a boiling point of 331.6±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 168.5±18.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
20312-36-1
Jingsj CID
J-17364-8
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.174 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point121-125ºC
Boiling Point331.6±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point168.5±18.8 °C
Exact Mass166.062988
PSA57.53000
LogP1.05
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.577
Storage Conditions2-8℃

Activity & Biological Data

TargetHuman Endogenous Metabolite

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918199090
Summary2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid?

The CAS number of (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid is 20312-36-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid?

(S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.174 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid?

For (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic acid, Upstream Products: L-Phenylalanine, Phenylpyruvic acid, 3-Phenyllactonitrile; Downstream Products: Benzenepropanoic acid, α-[(1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)oxy]-, (αR)-, DL-3-phenyllactic acid, (R)-2-Acetylthio-3-phenylpropionic Acid.

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