Description

Cyclohexanepropanoic Acid, β-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-, (βs)- is a high-purity, chiral organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry, enabling the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder drugs.
• Peptide Mimetics & Drug Discovery: Used to incorporate constrained, non-natural amino acid motifs into peptide backbones to enhance stability, bioavailability, and target selectivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the synthesis of sophisticated chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis at universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations).
• Custom Synthesis Projects: Provides a versatile starting point for custom manufacturing of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexanepropanoic Acid, β-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-, (βs)-
CAS No.	1260588-41-7
Molecular Formula	C14H25NO4
Molecular Weight	271.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S)-3-[[(tert-Butoxy)carbonyl]amino]-4-cyclohexylbutanoic Acid; (S)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-cyclohexylbutanoic Acid; Boc-(S)-3-Amino-4-cyclohexylbutyric Acid; (S)-Boc-AChx-OH; (S)-Boc-3-Amino-4-cyclohexylbutyric Acid; (βS)-β-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]benzenebutanoic acid (related); Cyclohexylalanine derivative, Boc-protected.
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Quality Control

Our Cyclohexanepropanoic Acid, β-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-, (βs)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and pharmaceutical-grade intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 1.5%

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