(+)-1-(9-Fluorenyl)ethyl chloroformate [(+)-FLEC] is a chiral derivatizing reagent. It helps in separating enantiomers of a-amino acids, as well as helps in determining its optical purity using HPLC method.
Synonyms: (+)-FLEC solution
Molecular Formula: C16H13ClO2
Molecular Weight: 272.73
Linear Structural Formula: C16H13ClO2
MDL Number: MFCD00043429
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.359
Storage: 2-8C
Application: (+)-FLEC may be used in enantioselective analysis of glufosinate using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography system coupled with a fluorescence detection system.
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Other Notes: Chiral derivatizing agent for primary and secondary amino acids and amines. The derivatives are separated by reversed-phase LC with fluorescence detection for determining the enantiomeric purity