Description

Boc-L-3-Cyanophenylalanine is a protected, non-natural amino acid derivative widely used in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry research. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block, enabling the introduction of a cyano-functionalized aromatic side chain into peptide sequences. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for developing novel bioactive compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Peptide Synthesis: A key protected intermediate for the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of custom peptides.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Used in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating peptide-based therapeutics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a probe or a building block for studying protein-protein interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel peptides with potential pesticidal or plant growth-regulating activity.
• Material Science: Can be incorporated into specialty polymers and advanced materials to impart specific chemical functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-L-3-Cyanophenylalanine
CAS No.	131980-30-8
Molecular Formula	C15H18N2O4
Molecular Weight	290.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Boc-3-Cyano-L-phenylalanine; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3-cyano-L-phenylalanine; (2S)-2-[(2-Methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]-3-(3-cyanophenyl)propanoic acid; Boc-Cyc-Phe-OH; Boc-L-Phe(3-CN)-OH; tert-Butyloxycarbonyl-3-cyano-L-phenylalanine; N-Boc-3-cyano-L-phenylalanine; Boc-L-β-(3-Cyanophenyl)alanine
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Quality Control

Our Boc-L-3-Cyanophenylalanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR) to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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