Description
d-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine (d-HPG) is
widely used in large amounts as an important
intermediate for the synthesis of amoxicillin and
several other semisynthetic β-lactam antibiotics.
Chemical Properties
off-white powder
Uses
4-Hydroxy-D-(-)-2-phenylglycine (Cefadroxil EP Impurity A(Amoxicillin EP Impurity A)) is an compound used mainly for the synthetic preparation of β-lactam antibiotics.
Uses
4-Hydroxy-D-(-)-2-phenylglycine is an compound used mainly for the synthetic preparation of β-lactam antibiotics.
Definition
ChEBI: The D-enantiomer of 4-hydroxyphenylglycine. A non-proteinogenic amino acid found in Herpetosiphon aurantiacus.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Purification Methods
Crystallise it from water and dry it in vacuo. [Beilstein 14 I 659.]