Description

2-Amino-4-(3-Bromo-Phenyl)-Butyric Acid is a specialized brominated phenylalanine derivative, serving as a high-value chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a structurally defined scaffold with both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, especially in protease inhibitor and peptide mimetic programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators that require specific brominated aromatic structures.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a non-natural amino acid analog for incorporating modified phenylalanine residues into bioactive peptides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Research: Utilized as a molecular probe or building block in studying enzyme-substrate interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4-(3-Bromo-Phenyl)-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	1260644-37-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrNO2
Molecular Weight	258.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-DL-homophenylalanine; (RS)-2-Amino-4-(3-bromophenyl)butanoic acid; DL-3-Bromohomophenylalanine; 4-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-aminobutanoic acid; β-(3-Bromophenyl)-DL-homoalanine; Hph(3-Br)-OH; 2-Amino-4-(3-bromophenyl)butyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4-(3-Bromo-Phenyl)-Butyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with your research and development specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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