Description

L-α-Cyclohexylglycine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a cyclohexyl side chain, offering unique steric and hydrophobic properties. This structural characteristic makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, peptide mimetics, and catalyst development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metabolic and neurological targets.
• Peptidomimetics & Constrained Peptides: Used to introduce conformational rigidity and enhance metabolic stability in peptide-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with improved efficacy.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the design of chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate analog or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Specialty Polymers: Incorporated into polymer backbones to modify physical properties like solubility and thermal stability for high-performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-α-Cyclohexylglycine
CAS No.	14328-51-9
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-2-cyclohexylacetic acid; L-2-Cyclohexylglycine; (S)-Cyclohexylglycine; (S)-Amino(cyclohexyl)acetic acid; H-Cyg-OH; L-α-Cyclohexylglycine; NSC 334365; (2S)-2-Amino-2-cyclohexylacetic acid
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Quality Control

Our L-α-Cyclohexylglycine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are 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 (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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	≤10 ppm

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