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Phenylpyruvic acid

CAS Number
156-06-9
EC Number
205-842-0
Chemical Formula
C9H8O3
Molecular Weight
164.16 g/mol

Description

Phenylpyruvic acid (CAS 156-06-9 ), also known as phenylpyroracemic acid, is an aromatic keto acid used as a building block and intermediate in pharmaceutical and biotechnology synthesis. It serves as a precursor in the production of amino acids, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and specialty biochemicals. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it functions as a key intermediate. It is used in the enzymatic or chemical synthesis of L-phenylalanine, a commercially significant amino acid used in drug formulations and nutritional products for various industries. Biotechnology researchers use it as a substrate in transamination studies and enzyme screening assays, where its reactivity with aminotransferases makes it relevant for bioprocess development. It also appears in the synthesis of phenylpyruvate-derived compounds investigated as scaffolds for CNS-related drug candidates. As a polymerization initiator, it supports specialty polymer systems. Phenylpyruvic acid is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is available primarily in research and pharmaceutical-intermediate grades for industrial applications. Purity specifications are typically at 98% or higher to meet synthetic and analytical requirements. Packaging ranges from small laboratory quantities to bulk orders for process-scale procurement. Contact us for supply of Phenylpyruvic acid Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

Phenylpyroracemic acid | beta-phenylpyruvic acid | alpha-oxo-benzenepropanoic acid | 3-phenyl-2-oxopropanoic acid | 2-oxo-3-phenylpropanoic acid | 3-phenylpyruvic acid | Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-oxo- | 2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID

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Physical Properties

Melting Point153-155 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point299.1±19.0 °C(Predicted)
Density1.257±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
ColorWhite to Light yellow
Odorat 100.00 %. sweet acidic honey almond weedy phenolic green
Formpowder to crystal
Log P0.54

Safety & Handling

Warning
GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H315
H315
H319
H319
H335H335

Precautionary Statements

P261
P261
P264
P264
P271
P271
P280
P280
P319
P319
P321
P321
P405
P405
P501
P501
P265
P265
P352
P352
P340
P340
P317
P317
P317
P317
P364
P364
P233
P233
P338

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29183000
WGK (Germany)3