Description

(S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-Naphthalen-2-Yl-Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity chiral building block and protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, peptide synthesis, and the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Protease Inhibitor Research: Serves as a key building block for developing enzyme inhibitors and other bioactive compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in stereoselective reactions to introduce chiral centers with high enantiomeric purity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: An intermediate for manufacturing specialized, high-value chemicals and custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-Naphthalen-2-Yl-Propionic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	176896-73-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₃NO₄
Molecular Weight	341.40 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Boc-2-Nal-OMe; Methyl (S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)propanoate; (S)-Boc-2-Naphthylalanine Methyl Ester; Boc-L-2-Nal-OMe; (S)-2-(Boc-amino)-3-(2-naphthyl)propionic acid methyl ester; (S)-N-Boc-2-naphthylalanine methyl ester; (S)-3-(2-Naphthyl)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanoic acid methyl ester; L-Boc-2-Naphthylalanine Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-Naphthalen-2-Yl-Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) verification, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.