Description

Boc-L-Anthrylalanine is a specialized, protected amino acid derivative featuring an anthryl side chain. This compound is a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for introducing sterically demanding, fluorescent moieties into peptide and peptidomimetic structures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics for drug discovery programs.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: The anthracene group enables its incorporation into peptides designed as fluorescent sensors or markers for biological imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or supramolecular assemblies where the anthryl group modulates electronic properties and molecular packing.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or building block in stereoselective reactions to construct complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for university and institutional research exploring new synthetic methodologies, protein-protein interactions, or molecular recognition events.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-L-Anthrylalanine
CAS No.	332065-09-5
Molecular Formula	C22H21NO4
Molecular Weight	363.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(anthracen-9-yl)propanoic acid; Boc-Anthryl-Ala-OH; N-Boc-L-Anthrylalanine; Boc-L-9-Anthrylanine; tert-Butyloxycarbonyl-L-anthrylalanine; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-anthrylalanine; L-Anthrylalanine, N-Boc-protected; 9-Anthrylmethyl-L-alanine, N-Boc derivative
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Quality Control

Our Boc-L-Anthrylalanine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 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 desiccant or inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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