Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-[2-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]Ethyl]-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative designed for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block, offering a versatile handle for the controlled introduction of functionalized benzoic acid moieties in complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of peptide mimetics, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules requiring a protected amino-ethyl benzoate functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific aromatic acid derivatives are required.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protected amino acid analog for solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis, enabling the incorporation of modified tyrosine or phenylalanine derivatives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-[2-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]Ethyl]-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	914104-00-0
Molecular Formula	C16H23NO4
Molecular Weight	293.36 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]ethyl]benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-[2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]ethyl]benzoate; Boc-NH-CH2-CH2-C6H4-COOEt; N-Boc-2-(4-Ethoxycarbonylphenyl)ethylamine; tert-Butyl N-[2-(4-ethoxycarbonylphenyl)ethyl]carbamate; (4-Ethoxycarbonylphenethyl)carbamic acid tert-butyl ester; Boc-Tyr(OEt)-OH ethyl ester analog
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid, 4-[2-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]Ethyl]-, Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up applications. All materials are characterized by modern analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is 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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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