Description

n-Acetyl-α-Cyano-p-Benzoyl-D,L-Phenylalanine, Ethyl Ester is a sophisticated, multi-functional chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its complex molecular architecture, which makes it a critical precursor in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), particularly for protease inhibitors and other enzyme-targeted therapies.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a crucial building block for designing and synthesizing peptidomimetics, which are molecules that mimic the structure and function of peptides.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of non-natural amino acid derivatives and other chiral compounds requiring high enantiomeric purity for biological testing.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced, biologically active compounds for crop protection products.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the construction of molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and protein-protein interactions.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetyl-α-Cyano-p-Benzoyl-D,L-Phenylalanine, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	104504-38-3
Molecular Formula	C21H20N2O4
Molecular Weight	364.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl N-Acetyl-α-cyano-p-benzoyl-DL-phenylalaninate; Acetyl-α-cyano-p-benzoyl-DL-phenylalanine ethyl ester; (RS)-2-Acetamido-3-[4-(benzoyl)phenyl]-2-cyano-3-(ethoxycarbonyl)propanoic acid ethyl ester; 2-(Acetylamino)-2-cyano-3-[4-(benzoyl)phenyl]propanoic acid ethyl ester; N-Acetyl-α-cyano-4-benzoyl-DL-phenylalanine ethyl ester; DL-Form of the acetyl cyano benzoyl phenylalanine ethyl ester; A building block for protease inhibitors.
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Quality Control

Our n-Acetyl-α-Cyano-p-Benzoyl-D,L-Phenylalanine, Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.