Description

2-Amino-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)Butanoic Acid is a fluorinated, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique structural motif combining a fluorinated aromatic ring with a functionalized amino acid backbone, enabling precise modifications to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and production of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential CNS agents and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the fluorine atom's ability to enhance bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecule Design: Used to incorporate fluorinated phenylalanine analogs into peptides and protein-like structures to study structure-activity relationships.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Potential precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	2248-61-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₂FNO₂
Molecular Weight	197.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-DL-phenylalanine, ethyl ester; 2-Amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)butyric acid; (RS)-2-Amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)butanoic acid; DL-4-Fluorophenylalanine, 2-ethyl-; α-Amino-4-fluorohydrocinnamic acid, α-ethyl-; 4-Fluoro-α-ethyl-DL-phenylalanine; (±)-2-Amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)butanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. Specifications can be tailored to meet the requirements of research, development, and cGMP manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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