Description

(4-Methoxy-Benzylamino)-Acetic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring both an amino acid moiety and a methoxy-substituted benzyl group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is particularly sought after by the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals. Its CAS registry number is 20839-78-5.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating peptide mimetics and small molecule APIs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The amino and carboxylic acid groups enable its use in creating cleavable linkers for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical libraries for high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Peptidomimetic Development: Useful for designing and synthesizing compounds that mimic the structure and function of natural peptides.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Methoxy-Benzylamino)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	20839-78-5
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO3
Molecular Weight	195.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(4-Methoxybenzyl)glycine; (p-Methoxybenzylamino)acetic Acid; 2-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylamino]acetic Acid; 4-Methoxybenzylglycine; Glycine, N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-; NSC 163022; (4-Methoxybenzylamino)ethanoic Acid; 20839-78-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Methoxy-Benzylamino)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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