Description

2-Amino-2-Benzyl-3-Phenylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in peptide mimetics, drug discovery, and catalyst development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurological and metabolic disorder research.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Used to construct constrained peptide analogs and scaffolds that mimic natural peptide structures for enhanced stability and bioavailability.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereogenic centers.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific chiral configurations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design of novel chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions or organocatalysts.
• Biochemical Research: Applied in studies of enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, and other structure-activity relationship (SAR) investigations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Amino-2-Benzyl-3-Phenylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	99330-19-5
Molecular Formula	C16H17NO2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	299.78 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-benzyl-3-phenylpropionic acid hydrochloride; (R,S)-2-Amino-2-benzyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid hydrochloride; α-Amino-α-benzyl-β-phenylpropionic acid HCl; 2-Benzyl-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid hydrochloride; 3-Phenyl-2-(phenylmethyl)-2-aminopropanoic acid hydrochloride; ABPA-HCl; NSC 403914; 2-Amino-2-benzylhydrocinnamic acid hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-2-Benzyl-3-Phenylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.