Description

(S)-α-Azidobenzenepropanoic Acid (Dicyclohexylammonium) Salt is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant value in asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters for its role in the efficient construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially for bioactive molecules containing phenylalanine derivatives.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used to introduce azido-functionalized aromatic side chains into peptide analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Click Chemistry: The azido group enables efficient copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for bioconjugation and polymer functionalization.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a chiral pool reagent for the stereoselective construction of carbon-nitrogen bonds and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the research and production of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Building block for functionalized polymers and dendrimers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-α-Azidobenzenepropanoic Acid (Dicyclohexylammonium) Salt
CAS No.	79410-36-9
Molecular Formula	C21H32N4O2
Molecular Weight	372.51 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Azido-3-phenylpropanoic acid dicyclohexylammonium salt; Dicyclohexylammonium (S)-α-azidobenzenepropanoate; (S)-3-Phenyl-2-azidopropionic acid dicyclohexylamine salt; (S)-α-Azido-hydrocinnamic acid dicyclohexylammonium salt; DCHA salt of (S)-Azidophenylalanine; (S)-2-Azido-3-phenylpropionic acid dicyclohexylamine complex
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Quality Control

Our (S)-α-Azidobenzenepropanoic Acid (Dicyclohexylammonium) Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the azide functionality, avoid contact with heavy metals and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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