Description

2-Amino-4-[(12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracen-7-Ylmethyl)Thio]Butyric Acid CAS NO 66964-37-2 is a specialized, high-purity synthetic amino acid derivative featuring a benz[a]anthracene moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and conducting structure-activity relationship studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and targeted therapy research.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specialized reagent or probe in studying enzyme interactions, receptor binding, and metabolic pathways.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a complex scaffold for constructing polycyclic compounds and advanced molecular architectures.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Potential use in creating labeled compounds for diagnostic assays and cellular imaging due to its aromatic structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for chemical libraries and discovery programs in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Amino-4-[(12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracen-7-Ylmethyl)Thio]Butyric Acid
CAS No.	66964-37-2
Molecular Formula	C26H25NO2S
Molecular Weight	415.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-4-[(12-methylbenz[a]anthracen-7-ylmethyl)thio]butanoic acid; 2-Amino-4-((12-methylbenz[a]anthracen-7-ylmethyl)thio)butyric acid; NSC 339539; L-2-Amino-4-((12-methyl-1,2-benzanthracen-7-ylmethyl)thio)butyric acid; 7-((1-Carboxy-3-aminopropyl)thiomethyl)-12-methylbenz[a]anthracene; Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-[(12-methylbenz[a]anthracen-7-ylmethyl)thio]-; (S)-2-Amino-4-((12-methylbenz[a]anthracen-7-ylmethyl)thio)butanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Amino-4-[(12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracen-7-Ylmethyl)Thio]Butyric Acid adheres to stringent GMP and ISO 9001 guidelines to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. Every lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and chiral purity analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 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.