phenylglyoxylate
Phenylglyoxylate is the phenyl ester of glyoxylic acid (glyoxylate). It is an organic compound that contains both an aldehyde group and an adjacent ester carbonyl, giving it a reactive, multifunctional character.
Structurally, it can be described as Ph-O-CO-CHO, where Ph denotes a phenyl group. The aldehyde function (CHO)
Preparation methods commonly involve esterification of glyoxylic acid with phenol under acid catalysis, with removal of
Reactivity and applications: phenylglyoxylate serves as a versatile intermediate for introducing the glyoxylate moiety into molecules.
Safety and handling: as with many reactive esters and aldehydes, phenylglyoxylate should be handled with appropriate