Description

Propionic Acid, α-Acetamido-α-Benzamido- (3Ci) is a specialized, high-purity organic compound featuring a unique propionic acid backbone substituted with acetamido and benzamido groups. This molecular structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The compound's defined stereochemistry and functional groups are critical for constructing complex molecules with specific biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemical configurations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex flavors, fragrances, and specialty performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and process chemistry development for asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Peptidomimetic & Protease Inhibitor Development: Its structure is applicable in designing peptide analogs and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing specialized monomers for advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propionic Acid, α-Acetamido-α-Benzamido- (3Ci)
CAS No.	876488-77-6
Molecular Formula	C12H14N2O4
Molecular Weight	250.25 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Acetamido-α-benzamidopropionic acid; 2-Acetamido-2-benzamidopropionic acid; N-Acetyl-N-benzoyl-2-aminopropionic acid; (2R/S)-2-(Acetylamino)-2-(benzoylamino)propanoic acid (racemic); 2-(Acetylamino)-2-(benzoylamino)propanoic acid; Propanoic acid, 2-(acetylamino)-2-(benzoylamino)-; 3Ci compound 876488-77-6
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Quality Control

Our Propionic Acid, α-Acetamido-α-Benzamido- (3Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify required enantiomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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