Description

L-Cyclopentylglycine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a cyclopentyl side chain. This chiral building block is of significant value in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for the synthesis of novel peptide-based therapeutics and enzyme inhibitors. It serves as a critical intermediate for medicinal chemists and researchers in the life sciences sector, enabling the exploration of new bioactive compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and target specificity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide-mimetic drugs and protease inhibitors.
• Biochemical Research: Used in the study of enzyme-substrate interactions and the development of enzyme inhibitors.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporated into custom peptides to modulate their conformation, lipophilicity, and biological activity.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for novel active ingredients in crop protection products.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or starting material in stereoselective chemical transformations.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in the formulation of specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Cyclopentylglycine
CAS No.	2521-84-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-2-cyclopentylacetic acid; (S)-2-Cyclopentylglycine; L-2-Cyclopentylglycine; (S)-Amino(cyclopentyl)acetic acid; H-Cpg-OH; Cyclopentylglycine, L-; UNII-6J5T9Y6H8R; (2S)-2-Amino-2-cyclopentylacetic acid
EINECS	219-764-4

Quality Control

Our L-Cyclopentylglycine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and related substances are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

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
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
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.