122555-04-8 | L-4-Acetylphenylalanine

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	97%	in stock	$112.00	$78.00
250mg	97%	in stock	$121.00	$85.00
1g	97%	in stock	$322.00	$225.00
5g	97%	in stock	$983.00	$689.00
10g	97%	in stock	$1,550.00	$1,085.00
25g	97%	in stock	$3,089.00	$2,162.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA56109
• Chemical Name: L-4-Acetylphenylalanine
• CAS Number: 122555-04-8
• Molecular Formula: C11H13NO3
• Molecular Weight: 207.2258
• MDL Number: MFCD06659983
• SMILES: N[C@H](C(=O)O)Cc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)C

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 244
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 15
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• XLogP3: -1.4

Upstream Synthesis Route

4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine is a valuable compound used in chemical synthesis as a key building block for creating various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its unique structure and functional groups make it an essential intermediate in the production of complex molecules.In chemical synthesis, 4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine serves as a versatile starting material for the preparation of peptide-based drugs and organic compounds. Its acetyl and phenylalanine moieties enable the introduction of additional functional groups through various chemical reactions, allowing for the modification and fine-tuning of the molecule's properties.Furthermore, 4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine can be utilized in the synthesis of chiral compounds due to its chirality as an enantiomerically pure amino acid derivative. This property is particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry, where chiral purity is crucial for the efficacy and safety of drugs.Overall, the application of 4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine in chemical synthesis plays a critical role in the development of diverse chemical compounds with potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and materials science.

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