Description

Boc-β-(9-Anthryl)-Ala-OH is a specialized, non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a bulky, fluorescent anthryl side chain protected by a tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) group. This compound matters as a critical building block in advanced peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry research, enabling the study of protein folding, molecular interactions, and the development of novel fluorescent probes. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, biotech companies, and academic research institutions focused on peptide-based drug discovery, materials science, and photophysical studies.

Application

• Peptide Synthesis & Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a key fluorescent amino acid analog for constructing peptides with unique photophysical properties for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Used to create labeled peptides and proteins for fluorescence spectroscopy, microscopy, and bioimaging applications.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Engineering: Acts as a versatile handle for site-specific labeling of biomolecules due to its reactive carboxylic acid and protected amine functionalities.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in fundamental research on peptide conformation, molecular recognition, and the development of novel optoelectronic materials.
• Process Development & Scale-up: Supplied as a high-purity intermediate for process chemistry and the scale-up of candidate drug molecules in preclinical development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-β-(9-Anthryl)-Ala-OH
CAS No.	190319-98-3
Molecular Formula	C22H23NO4
Molecular Weight	365.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Boc-β-(9-Anthryl)-Ala-OH; (R,S)-3-(9-Anthryl)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanoic acid; tert-Butyl N-[2-carboxy-2-(9-anthryl)ethyl]carbamate; Boc-3-(9-Anthryl)alanine; Boc-β-Anthrylalanine; N-Boc-β-(9-Anthryl)alanine; 2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-3-(9-anthryl)propanoic acid; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3-(9-anthryl)-L-alanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Boc-β-(9-Anthryl)-Ala-OH is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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