Tropic acid

Tropic acid
Names
IUPAC name
3-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid
Other names
2-Phenylhydracrylic acid; Tropate
Identifiers
529-64-6 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEBI CHEBI:CHEBI:30765 N
ChemSpider 10274 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.697
EC Number 209-020-6
KEGG C01456 N
MeSH C011377
PubChem 10726
Properties
C9H10O3
Molar mass 166.18 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Tropic acid is a chemical with IUPAC name 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid and condensed structural formula HOCH2CHPhCOOH. It is a laboratory reagent used in the chemical synthesis of atropine and hyoscyamine. Tropic acid is a chiral substance, existing as either a racemic mixture or as a single enantiomer.

Synthesis

Tropic acid synthesis 1:[1] Tropic acid synthesis 2:[1]

Prepn:[2][3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 Gadzikowska, M; Grynkiewicz, G (2002). "Tropane alkaloical and phytochemical analysis". Acta poloniae pharmaceutica. 59 (2): 149–60. PMID 12365608.
  2. Sletzinger, Paulsen, U.S. Patent 2,390,278 (1945 to Merck & Co.).
  3. Blicke, U.S. Patent 2,716,650 (1955 to University of Michigan).
  4. DE 923426 (1955 to Sterling Drug).


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