Description

(S)-Amino-Naphthalen-1-Yl-Acetic Acid is a high-purity chiral building block of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in providing a naphthalene-based scaffold with a stereogenic center, enabling the construction of complex molecules with precise three-dimensional control. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in asymmetric catalysis research for developing novel ligands and catalysts.
• Employed in the construction of complex organic molecules for agrochemical research and development.
• Serves as a building block for advanced materials science, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) in drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Amino-Naphthalen-1-Yl-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	13372-96-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	201.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-2-(naphthalen-1-yl)acetic acid; (S)-1-Naphthylglycine; (S)-α-Amino-1-naphthaleneacetic acid; D-Naphthylglycine (obsolete); (S)-2-(1-Naphthyl)glycine; L-1-Naphthylglycine; (S)-1-Naphthaleneglycine
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Quality Control

Our (S)-Amino-Naphthalen-1-Yl-Acetic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical and chiral purity, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

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.