Description

4-Amino-2-Phenylbutanoic Acid is a chiral, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a phenyl group and an amino functionality on its carbon backbone. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and building block for the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing new drug candidates and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block in the synthesis of peptide mimetics, enzyme inhibitors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific chiral amino acid structures.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a non-natural amino acid residue for constructing modified peptides with enhanced stability or biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A precursor for synthesizing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysis and specialty polymers.
• Neuroscience Research: Potential use in the study of neurotransmitter analogues due to its structural similarity to certain neuroactive amino acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-2-Phenylbutanoic Acid
CAS No.	13080-10-9
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-4-aminobutanoic Acid; 4-Amino-2-phenylbutyric Acid; (RS)-4-Amino-2-phenylbutanoic Acid; DL-4-Amino-2-phenylbutyric Acid; (±)-4-Amino-2-phenylbutyric Acid; 4-Amino-2-phenylbutanoate; β-Phenylhomoserine; 4-Amino-2-phenylbutanoic acid (mixed isomers)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-2-Phenylbutanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the requirements for use as a research and synthesis intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.