Description

([[(4-Methylbenzyl)Amino]Carbonyl]Amino)Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound with a molecular structure that combines a glycine backbone with a 4-methylbenzyl urea moiety. This unique architecture makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for constructing more complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for applications in drug discovery and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its urea-glycine hybrid structure can contribute to specific bioactivity.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Acts as a non-natural amino acid derivative in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and peptidomimetics for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed as a building block for creating molecular probes and tool compounds used to study enzyme function or cellular processes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal complexes or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of functional polymers or organic semiconductors where its aromatic and amide groups can influence material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	([[(4-Methylbenzyl)Amino]Carbonyl]Amino)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	923233-37-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14N2O3
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[(4-Methylbenzyl)carbamoyl]glycine; Glycine, N-[[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]carbamoyl]-; 2-[[(4-Methylbenzyl)carbamoyl]amino]acetic acid; (p-Tolylmethylcarbamoylamino)acetic Acid; Urea, N-(4-methylbenzyl)-N'-carboxymethyl-; 923233-37-8; (4-Methylbenzylureido)acetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our ([[(4-Methylbenzyl)Amino]Carbonyl]Amino)Acetic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is 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 (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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