Description

3-Amino-2-Cyclopentyl-Propionic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a cyclopentyl side chain, offering unique steric and electronic properties for advanced molecular design. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules, enabling precise structural modifications. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Peptidomimetics & Drug Discovery: Used to incorporate constrained, non-natural amino acid motifs into peptide backbones to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and receptor selectivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with improved efficacy.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a tool compound in enzymatic studies and as a standard for analytical method development in life sciences.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile intermediate for manufacturing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Amino-2-Cyclopentyl-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	910444-21-2
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyclopentyl-3-aminopropanoic Acid; (2R,3S)-3-Amino-2-cyclopentylpropanoic Acid (for specific enantiomer); β-Amino-cyclopentylpropionic Acid; 3-Amino-2-cyclopentylpropanoic Acid; ACPA; Cyclopentyl-β-alanine derivative; NSC 760463; (2-Cyclopentyl-3-aminopropionic Acid)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Amino-2-Cyclopentyl-Propionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure the product meets your precise research and development requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles by HPLC is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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