Description

(2-Amino-4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Butanoic Acid)-Am Toxin I is a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with a distinct methoxyphenyl side chain. This compound is of significant interest in advanced research and development, particularly for its potential as a biochemical tool or a synthetic intermediate in complex organic syntheses. It is primarily sought by researchers and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for creating novel molecular entities and studying structure-activity relationships.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) or metabolic disorder targets.
• Peptidomimetics Development: Used to incorporate unnatural amino acid residues into peptide analogs to enhance stability, bioavailability, or biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific mode-of-action profiles.
• Biochemical Probes: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, or as a tracer in metabolic pathway analysis.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing high-value, complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Amino-4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Butanoic Acid)-Am Toxin I
CAS No.	87105-09-7
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO3
Molecular Weight	209.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-aminobutanoic Acid; 2-Amino-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)butyric Acid; AM-Toxin I (amino acid derivative); L-2-Amino-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)butanoic Acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)butanoic Acid; NSC 339587; 4-Methoxy-L-homophenylalanine
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Quality Control

Our (2-Amino-4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Butanoic Acid)-Am Toxin I is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting critical quality attributes.

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 hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (L-Isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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