Description

Benzenebutanoic Acid, α-(Acetylamino)- is a specialized organic compound with a phenylbutanoic acid backbone modified by an acetylamino group. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a non-natural amino acid analog for designing peptide-like molecules with enhanced stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic acid derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or a mesogenic unit in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystalline materials.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized in biochemical research for labeling proteins or creating molecular probes due to its reactive functional groups.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for contract research organizations (CROs) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenebutanoic Acid, α-(Acetylamino)-
CAS No.	60505-02-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	221.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Acetylamino)-4-phenylbutanoic acid; N-Acetyl-4-phenyl-4-aminobutyric acid; α-(Acetylamino)benzenebutanoic acid; γ-Phenyl-γ-acetamidobutyric acid; (4-Acetamido-4-phenyl)butyric acid; AABA; 4-Phenyl-4-(acetylamino)butanoic acid; Acetylhomophenylglycine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenebutanoic Acid, α-(Acetylamino)- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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