A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which two of the methyl hydrogens are substituted by phenyl and hydroxyl groups.
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• Forms a cyclic isopropylidene derivative with acetone, providing a means of O-protection. Subsequent reaction with ammonia gives the amide: Org. Synth. Coll., 3, 536 (1955).