Description

Boc-(S)-3-Amino-4-(3-Pyridyl)-Butyric Acid is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative featuring a pyridyl side chain, serving as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in enabling the precise construction of complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require high-quality, stereochemically defined components for peptide mimetics, drug discovery, and medicinal chemistry programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs and protease inhibitors.
• Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry: Used in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Peptide Mimetic Design: Incorporated into non-peptide scaffolds to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability of therapeutic candidates.
• Bioconjugation & Chemical Biology: Serves as a versatile handle for labeling and modifying biomolecules in probe and tool compound development.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting cutting-edge synthetic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-(S)-3-Amino-4-(3-Pyridyl)-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	208404-16-4
Molecular Formula	C14H20N2O4
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-(pyridin-3-yl)butanoic acid; Boc-3-Amino-4-(3-pyridyl)butyric acid; (S)-3-(Boc-amino)-4-(3-pyridyl)butyric acid; tert-Butyl (S)-(4-carboxy-1-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-2-yl)carbamate; N-Boc-3-amino-4-(3-pyridyl)butyric acid; 3-Pyridinebutanoic acid, β-[[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-, (βS)-; (S)-N-Boc-3-Amino-4-(3-pyridyl)butanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Boc-(S)-3-Amino-4-(3-Pyridyl)-Butyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for identity, purity, and related substances is supplied with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant or inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤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.