Description

n-(β-Carboxypropionyl)-L-Phenylalanine is a specialized chiral amino acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected phenylalanine moiety with a reactive carboxyl handle, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing peptide-based therapeutics and novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex peptide drugs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Used for creating antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and protein labeling due to its reactive carboxylic acid group.
• Proteomics Research: Serves as a building block for custom peptides and molecular probes in biochemical studies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral auxiliary or starting material for enantioselective synthesis of bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(β-Carboxypropionyl)-L-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	37590-83-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₅
Molecular Weight	265.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(3-Carboxypropionyl)-L-phenylalanine; L-Phenylalanine, N-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropyl)-; 4-[(2S)-2-[[(1S)-1-Carboxy-3-phenylpropyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]-4-oxobutanoic acid; N-Succinyl-L-phenylalanine; (S)-2-(3-Carboxypropanamido)-3-phenylpropanoic acid; Succinyl-L-phenylalanine; N-(3-Carboxypropanoyl)-L-phenylalanine
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Quality Control

Our n-(β-Carboxypropionyl)-L-Phenylalanine is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production 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 dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.