Description

(S)-2-Amino-4-Oxo-4-Phenylbutanoic Acid is a chiral, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical, high-value building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the synthesis of enzyme inhibitors, peptide mimetics, and other complex chiral intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for protease inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Used to construct non-natural amino acid residues in peptides to enhance stability, bioavailability, and biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate reaction mechanisms and enzyme specificity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in stereoselective synthesis to introduce chiral centers into complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand Development: Potential use in the design of chiral ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Amino-4-Oxo-4-Phenylbutanoic Acid
CAS No.	119817-54-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight	193.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4-oxo-4-phenylbutyric acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-phenyl-4-oxobutanoic acid; (S)-4-Phenyl-2-aminosuccinic acid 4-amide; L-2-Amino-4-oxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid; (S)-AOPB; (S)-α-Amino-β-keto-γ-phenylbutyric acid; (2S)-2-Amino-4-oxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid
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Quality Control

We supply (S)-2-Amino-4-Oxo-4-Phenylbutanoic Acid in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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