Description

(S)-3-Amino-2-Phenylpropanoic Acid CAS NO 1076-51-3 is a high-purity, non-natural chiral amino acid derivative of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This product is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries, where precise stereochemistry is critical for efficacy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate a phenylalanine-like side chain with a modified amino group.
• Protease Inhibitor Development: Serves as a core structural component in the design and production of renin, ACE, and other protease inhibitors.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or starting material in asymmetric catalytic reactions to induce stereoselectivity.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in metabolic studies and as a substrate analog in enzymatic assays and receptor binding studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: An intermediate for manufacturing specialized agrochemicals, dyes, and advanced materials requiring specific chirality.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-Amino-2-Phenylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	1076-51-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Amino-2-phenylpropionic acid; (S)-2-Phenyl-β-alanine; (S)-β-Homophenylalanine; (S)-3-Amino-2-phenylpropanoate; L-3-Amino-2-phenylpropanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid β-isomer; (S)-3-Amino-2-phenylpropionsäure; (S)-Hph
EINECS	214-070-5

Quality Control

Our (S)-3-Amino-2-Phenylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for the grade.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.