Mosher's Acid

This reagent is used to determine the enantiomeric composition of alchols and amines.

Primary Reference
- Dale, J.A.; Mosher, H.S.* J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1973, 95, 512.
Recent Examples
- Shimona, F.; Kusaka, H.; Wada, K.; Azami, H.; Yasunami, M.; Suzuki, T.; Hagiwara, H.; Ando, M.* J. Org. Chem., 1998, 63, 920-929.
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     The absolute configuration of this alcohol was determined using the Mosher's ester.
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- Bueno, A.B.; Carreño, M.C.;* Ruano, J.L.G.;* Arrayáas, R.G.; Zarzuelo, M.M. J. Org. Chem., 1997, 62, 2139-2143.
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     The absolute configuration of this alcohol was determined using the Mosher's ester.
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