DL-4-HYDROXYPHENYLGLYCINE

CAS NO.：938-97-6
Empirical Formula: C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight: 167.16
MDL number: MFCD00065931
EINECS: 213-353-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:24:59

What is DL-4-HYDROXYPHENYLGLYCINE?

The Uses of DL-4-HYDROXYPHENYLGLYCINE

(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine, is a key intermediate for the synthesis Cefpiramide (C243400), used as a β-lactam antibiotic.

The Uses of DL-4-HYDROXYPHENYLGLYCINE

4-hydroxyphenylglycine is used (now only rarely) as a photographic developer and in the determination of phosphorus and silicon.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-hydroxyphenylglycine is a glycine molecule carrying a 4-hydroxyphenyl substituent. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is functionally related to a glycine.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 93, p. 2897, 1971 DOI: 10.1021/ja00741a013

Properties of DL-4-HYDROXYPHENYLGLYCINE

Melting point:	229-230 °C
Boiling point:	365.8±32.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.396±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility	DMSO (Very Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated)
form	Solid
pka	2.15±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to Pale Yellow
CAS DataBase Reference	938-97-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for DL-4-HYDROXYPHENYLGLYCINE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.