Methyl (3S)-3-Boc-amino-3-phenylpropionate

• CAT Number: R011425
• CAS Number: 190189-97-0
• Molecular Formula: C15H21NO4
• Molecular Weight: 279.336
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (βS)-β-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-benzenepropanoic Acid Methyl Ester
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl (3S)-3-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]-3-phenylpropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H21NO4/c1-15(2,3)20-14(18)16-12(10-13(17)19-4)11-8-6-5-7-9-11/h5-9,12H,10H2,1-4H3,(H,16,18)/t12-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: OCQYRBSHPIUCTQ-LBPRGKRZSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC(=O)NC(CC(=O)OC)C1=CC=CC=C1

Methyl (3S)-3-Boc-amino-3-phenylpropionate is a chiral amino acid derivative commonly used in organic synthesis, particularly in peptide chemistry. The compound features a Boc-protected amino group, a phenyl ring, and a methyl ester, making it a valuable intermediate for the development of bioactive molecules. Its stereochemistry (3S) ensures the formation of enantiomerically pure compounds, which is critical in drug design and development. This compound is often employed in the synthesis of complex peptides and pharmaceutical agents with potential therapeutic applications.