Description

Boc-β-Cyclopenten-1-Yl-Dl-Alanine is a protected amino acid derivative featuring a cyclopentenyl side chain, serving as a crucial chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in enabling the controlled introduction of a constrained, alicyclic structure into peptide backbones and other complex molecules, which is essential for modulating biological activity and physicochemical properties. This compound is particularly needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for the development of novel therapeutic peptides, peptidomimetics, and as a key intermediate in medicinal chemistry programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel peptide-based drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Peptidomimetic Design: Used to incorporate a conformationally restricted, cyclopentenyl moiety into peptide chains to enhance metabolic stability, receptor selectivity, and bioavailability.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a versatile building block in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to explore new chemical space for drug discovery.
• Bioconjugation: Potential use in the synthesis of labeled peptides or peptide-drug conjugates for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories for methodological development and the total synthesis of complex natural products.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-β-Cyclopenten-1-Yl-Dl-Alanine
CAS No.	1219411-02-5
Molecular Formula	C13H21NO4
Molecular Weight	255.31 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-DL-alanine; (RS)-2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)propanoic acid; Boc-3-(1-Cyclopenten-1-yl)-DL-alanine; tert-Butyl (RS)-2-amino-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)propanoate carbamate; DL-1-Boc-amino-2-(1-cyclopentenyl)ethyl carboxylic acid; Boc-Cpp(DL)-OH; N-Boc-β-(1-Cyclopentenyl)-DL-alanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Boc-β-Cyclopenten-1-Yl-Dl-Alanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment. 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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