(R)-3-(phenyl)lactate

Phenyllactic acid (PhLA) is a small-molecule natural organic acid found in pickles and natural honey Phenyllactic acid (PhLA) is a small-molecule natural organic acid found in pickles and natural honey. It can be polymerized into poly (phenyllactic acid), a novel material with good thermal stability, strong ductility, excellent ultraviolet absorption, and chemical resistance, making it a research focus in fields such as biology, chemistry, and energy. Moreover, PhLA is a novel and effective antibacterial and antifungal preservative, providing a viable solution to microbial contamination and reducing food safety-related hazards. It is a crucial raw material for producing drugs such as englitazone, nonprotein amino acids, hypoglycemic agents, and anti-human immunodeficiency virus agents. Additionally, PhLA inhibits platelet aggregation in blood vessels, dilating them to increase coronary flow and combat myocardial hypoxia. These characteristics of PhLA provide promising application prospects in the pharmaceutical industry [250].