Product Name: sodium,2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid
Synonyms: BMK Glycidic Acid (sodium salt);sodium,2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid;2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid;sodium 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate;BMK Glycidic Acid (sodium salt)l)-9-3-oxo-3H-benzo[f]chromene-2-carboxylate;Glycidic Acid sodium salt;BMK Glycidic Acid powder;BMK Powder and BMK Oil
CAS:5449-12-7
MF:C10H11NaO3
MW:202.18
EINECS:226-500-0
Product Categories:5449-12-7;5449;BMK
AppearanceA crystalline solid
DescriptionBMK Glycidic Acid (sodium salt) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a precursor in the synthesis of phenylacetone. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.Sodium 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid (SMPOCA) is an organic compound that is widely used in scientific research as a reagent for various synthetic reactions. It is a colorless solid with a melting point of 156 °C and a boiling point of 285 °C. SMPOCA is a versatile compound with many applications in the laboratory. This paper will explore the synthesis methods, scientific research applications, mechanism of action, biochemical and physiological effects, advantages and limitations for lab experiments, and future directions of SMPOCA.
Synthesis MethodThe Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 1925, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00360a059.Sodium;2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid can be synthesized through a variety of methods, including the reaction of 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. The reaction of 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid with sodium hydroxide is the most commonly used method for synthesizing Sodium;2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid.
This reaction is carried out in aqueous solution at room temperature. The reaction produces sodium 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate, which is then crystallized from the solution.