Description

tert-Butyl 2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)Amino)-2-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Acetate is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing pyridine and protected amino acid motifs.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics for drug discovery programs targeting various diseases.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable substrate for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	tert-Butyl 2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)Amino)-2-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Acetate
CAS No.	1822431-00-4
Molecular Formula	C16H24N2O4
Molecular Weight	308.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Boc-4-Pyridylglycine tert-Butyl Ester; 2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-(4-pyridinyl)acetic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; (tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino(4-pyridyl)acetic acid tert-butyl ester; 4-Pyridylglycine, N-Boc-, tert-butyl ester; Boc-Pyg-OtBu; N-Boc-4-pyridylglycine tert-butyl ester; 2-(Boc-amino)-2-(4-pyridyl)acetic acid tert-butyl ester
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)Amino)-2-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.