Description

(2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)Propanoic Acid is a non-natural, chiral amino acid derivative featuring a cyclohexylphenyl side chain. This compound is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries to create novel therapeutic candidates with modified properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel peptide drugs and protease inhibitors.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used to incorporate a bulky, hydrophobic moiety into peptide backbones to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and enhance metabolic stability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a building block for creating labeled or tagged amino acids used in studying protein function and interactions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or chiral auxiliary in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Ligand Development: Useful in the design and synthesis of novel ligands for catalysis or receptor binding studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for developing new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	98708-87-3
Molecular Formula	C15H21NO2
Molecular Weight	247.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclohexyl-L-phenylalanine; L-4-Cyclohexylphenylalanine; (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-cyclohexylphenyl)propanoic acid; (S)-4-Cyclohexylphenylalanine; Fmoc-4-Cyclohexyl-L-phenylalanine (precursor); 4-Cyclohexyl-DL-phenylalanine (racemic mixture); 4-Cyclohexylphenylalanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)Propanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical and chiral purity suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC for purity, specific rotation for chiral identity, and NMR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

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
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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