Description

(R)-3-Amino-3-Cyclopentyl-Propionic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a chiral cyclopentyl group. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of stereochemical complexity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including protease inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetics & Constrained Peptides: Used to introduce conformational rigidity and chiral centers into peptide backbones to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or precursor in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a specialized building block for synthesizing chemical probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of chiral active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers and advanced materials with specific chiral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-3-Amino-3-Cyclopentyl-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	1260595-06-9
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Amino-3-cyclopentylpropanoic acid; (3R)-3-Amino-3-cyclopentylpropionic acid; (R)-3-Cyclopentyl-β-alanine; (R)-3-Amino-3-cyclopentylpropanoate; (R)-3-Cyclopentyl-3-aminopropanoic acid; (R)-β-Amino-β-cyclopentylpropionic acid; (R)-3-Cyclopentyl-β-aminopropionic acid
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Quality Control

Our (R)-3-Amino-3-Cyclopentyl-Propionic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and chiral integrity.

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) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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