Description

2,2-Diphenyl-4-Mercaptobutyric Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a thiol (mercapto) functional group on a diphenyl-substituted butyric acid backbone. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Chiral Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or auxiliary in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds due to its stereogenic center.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The thiol and carboxylic acid groups allow for chelation and modification, useful in creating specialized catalysts for organic transformations.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used to incorporate non-natural amino acid analogs into peptide chains to study structure-activity relationships.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of monomers for specialized polymers with unique properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Diphenyl-4-Mercaptobutyric Acid
CAS No.	73758-57-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₆O₂S
Molecular Weight	284.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Mercapto-2,2-diphenylbutyric Acid; 2,2-Diphenyl-4-mercaptobutanoic Acid; 4-Sulfanyl-2,2-diphenylbutanoic Acid; γ-Mercapto-α,α-diphenylbutyric Acid; DP-MBA; 2,2-Diphenyl-4-thiolbutyric Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-mercapto-2,2-diphenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diphenyl-4-Mercaptobutyric Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical intermediate applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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