Description

2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block for the construction of complex molecules, offering precise stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and development teams, agrochemical innovators, and specialty chemical manufacturers for applications in peptide mimetics, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, and novel material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Used to construct constrained peptide analogs and non-peptide scaffolds for drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel, chiral active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or starting material in stereoselective reactions to introduce the cyclopentane moiety.
• Chemical Biology Research: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental component for CDMOs and fine chemical producers specializing in bespoke organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	127057-07-2
Molecular Formula	C11H19NO4
Molecular Weight	229.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopentanecarboxylic acid; Boc-ACPC-OH; (1R,2S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid; (1S,2R)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid; 2-(Boc-amino)cyclopentanecarboxylic acid; Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-; 2-Aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid, N-Boc-protected
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Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and residual solvent levels is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (enantiomer specified)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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