Description

Glycine, n-(4-Cyanophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic building block featuring a glycine backbone substituted with a 4-cyanophenyl group and esterified with ethanol. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a non-natural amino acid derivative in the design of peptide analogs with enhanced stability or biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for creating specialized ligands for metal complexes or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential monomer or intermediate for synthesizing functional polymers, dyes, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be incorporated into molecular probes for studying biological processes and target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycine, n-(4-Cyanophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	218168-58-2
Molecular Formula	C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	204.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-[(4-cyanophenyl)amino]acetate; N-(4-Cyanophenyl)glycine ethyl ester; 2-[(4-Cyanophenyl)amino]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Glycine, N-(4-cyanophenyl)-, ethyl ester; 4-[(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]benzonitrile; Ethyl N-(4-cyanophenyl)glycinate; (4-Cyanophenylamino)-acetic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycine, n-(4-Cyanophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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