Description

n-Benzoyl-L-Tyrosine is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced peptide synthesis and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical building block, enabling the controlled construction of complex peptides and proteins by protecting the tyrosine side chain during coupling reactions. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, peptide manufacturers, and academic research institutions developing novel therapeutic agents and biochemical probes.

Application

• Peptide Synthesis: A key protected intermediate in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and production of peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Studies: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway research.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Serves as a model compound for studying benzoyl protection and deprotection strategies.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in peptide manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Benzoyl-L-Tyrosine
CAS No.	2566-23-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₅NO₄
Molecular Weight	285.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Bz-Tyr-OH; N-Benzoyl-L-tyrosine; L-Tyrosine, N-benzoyl-; (2S)-2-Benzamido-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid; Bz-Tyrosine; Benzoyltyrosine; N-Benzoyltyrosine; NSC 163063
EINECS	219-902-8

Quality Control

Our n-Benzoyl-L-Tyrosine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with research and pharmaceutical grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	-15.0° to -18.0° (c=1 in 1N NaOH)
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0%

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