Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
3979-14-4
Molecular Formula
C11H14O3
Molecular Weight
194.23 g/mol
Synonym

Ethyl tropate; ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoate

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Ethyl tropic acid is the ethyl ester of tropic acid, a hydroxy-substituted phenylpropionic acid. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, including certain local anesthetics and anticholinergic drugs.