Description

Phenaceturic Acid, α-Formyl-α-Methyl- (5Ci) is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of N-acylglycine derivatives. This high-purity chemical building block is critical for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, offering a unique structural motif for constructing complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and custom synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring the phenaceturic acid scaffold.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization programs to explore new chemical entities.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing specialized fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of experimental herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a precursor or analog in metabolic pathway studies or enzyme inhibition assays.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional laboratories for methodological development in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenaceturic Acid, α-Formyl-α-Methyl- (5Ci)
CAS No.	855701-59-6
Molecular Formula	C12H13NO4
Molecular Weight	235.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Acetamidophenoxy)acetyl]propanoic acid; α-Formyl-α-methylphenaceturic acid; N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamidoacetic acid, α-formyl-α-methyl-; (4-Acetamidophenoxy)acetic acid, α-formyl-α-methyl-; 2-(4-Acetamidophenoxy)-2-methyl-3-oxopropanoic acid; 5Ci-labeled Phenaceturic acid derivative; NSC Number available upon request.
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Quality Control

Our Phenaceturic Acid, α-Formyl-α-Methyl- (5Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 the container sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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