Description

4-Benzyloxy-DL-Phenylalanine is a synthetic, non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a benzyl-protected phenolic hydroxyl group. This modification makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex peptide mimetics and pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require high-purity, specialized intermediates for drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based therapeutics.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a crucial building block for designing and synthesizing peptidomimetics and constrained peptides to modulate biological activity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the development of labeled amino acids and probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and protein-protein interactions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or resolving agent in asymmetric catalytic processes to introduce chirality.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and ligands for catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxy-DL-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	96612-91-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₇NO₃
Molecular Weight	271.31 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-4-(Benzyloxy)phenylalanine; (±)-2-Amino-3-[4-(benzyloxy)phenyl]propanoic acid; 4-(Benzyloxy)-DL-phenylalanine; H-DL-Phe(4-Bzl)-OH; 4-Bzl-DL-Phe-OH; 4-Benzyloxyphenylalanine, DL-; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)propionic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyloxy-DL-Phenylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting research and cGMP-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (DL Ratio)	~50:50 (Racemic)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.