Description

(2R)-2-Acetamido-3-[2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethylsulfanyl]Propanoic Acid is a chiral, sulfur-containing amino acid derivative with a phenolic moiety, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, peptide mimetics, and enzyme inhibitor studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Peptide Mimetics Research: Used to incorporate non-natural amino acid structures into peptide chains to enhance stability, bioavailability, or biological activity.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Development: Serves as a scaffold for designing inhibitors of enzymes like proteases or transferases, leveraging its unique thioether and phenolic functional groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of molecular probes to study protein function and cellular signaling pathways.
• Chiral Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploratory chemistry in university and corporate research laboratories focused on medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R)-2-Acetamido-3-[2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethylsulfanyl]Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	152155-79-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₇NO₄S
Molecular Weight	283.34 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-S-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)-D-cysteine; D-N-Acetyl-S-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)cysteine; (R)-2-Acetamido-3-((2-hydroxyphenethyl)thio)propanoic acid; 152155-79-8; (2R)-2-Acetamido-3-[2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethylsulfanyl]propionic acid; N-Acetyl-D-cysteine (2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl) thioether
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Quality Control

Our (2R)-2-Acetamido-3-[2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethylsulfanyl]Propanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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