Description

(S)-3-(p-Benzyloxyphenyl)-β-Alanine is a high-purity chiral amino acid derivative featuring a benzyl-protected phenol group. This compound is a critical chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular pathways. It is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates for API development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a non-natural, protected amino acid analog in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of novel therapeutic peptides.
• Protease Inhibitor Development: Serves as a core structural component in the design and synthesis of selective enzyme inhibitors.
• Chemical Biology Research: Employed as a tool compound or building block for studying enzyme-substrate interactions and signal transduction pathways.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral auxiliary or precursor in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce stereoselectivity.
• Reference Standard: Sourced for analytical purposes as a high-purity standard for method development and quality control in pharmaceutical labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-(p-Benzyloxyphenyl)-β-Alanine
CAS No.	218278-65-0
Molecular Formula	C16H17NO3
Molecular Weight	271.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-β-alanine; (S)-3-(4-Benzyloxyphenyl)-β-alanine; (S)-3-(p-Benzyloxyphenyl)-β-alanine; (S)-3-[4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenyl]propanoic acid; β-Alanine, 3-(4-(phenylmethoxy)phenyl)-, (S)-; (S)-3-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)propanoic acid; BOC Sciences Brand Name: BBL-PH-07566; (S)-enantiomer of 3-(4-Benzyloxyphenyl)alanine derivative
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Quality Control

Our (S)-3-(p-Benzyloxyphenyl)-β-Alanine 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 pharmaceutical R&D and production. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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