a-Phenyllactic Acid
Atrolactic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid; 2-Phenyl-2-hydroxypropionic acid; alpha-hydroxy-alpha-methyl-benzeneaceticacid; alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-phenylpropionic acid; alpha-Phenyllactic acid’ dl-Atrolactic acid; Mandelic acid, alpha-methyl-; Atrolactic acid hemihydrate; (+/-)-2-Phenyllactic acid hemihydrate; alpha-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzeneacetic acid|(n)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid hemihydrate; (n)-2-phenyllactic acid hemihydrate; (n)-atrolactic acid hemihydrate; alpha-hydroxy-alpha-methyl-Benzeneacetic acid; 2-hydroxyhydratropic acid
a-Phenyllactic acid is a fatty acid that is naturally found in the body. It is an intermediate of the biosynthesis of other compounds, such as pyruvic acid and lactic acid. It has been shown to be a metabolite of phenylalanine and tyrosine in urine samples by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. a-Phenyllactic acid can be synthesized from ethylene diamine and galacturonic acid, which can be obtained from natural sources such as fruit juices or sugar cane molasses. The product may be used for neutralizing acidic substances, such as hydrochloric acid or sodium carbonate, because it is insoluble in water.
Synonyms
Atrolactic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid; 2-Phenyl-2-hydroxypropionic acid; alpha-hydroxy-alpha-methyl-benzeneaceticacid; alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-phenylpropionic acid; alpha-Phenyllactic acid’ dl-Atrolactic acid; Mandelic acid, alpha-methyl-; Atrolactic acid hemihydrate; (+/-)-2-Phenyllactic acid hemihydrate; alpha-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzeneacetic acid (n)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropionic acid hemihydrate; (n)-2-phenyllactic acid hemihydrate; (n)-atrolactic acid hemihydrate; alpha-hydroxy-alpha-methyl-Benzeneacetic acid; 2-hydroxyhydratropic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Purity
≥98% (Assay by Titration)
Solubility
Water: Insoluble; Soluble in hydrochloric acid, sodium carbonate
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
