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Boc-(R)-3-Amino-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butanoic acid

CAS 486460-00-8

Molecular structure of Boc-(R)-3-Amino-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butanoic acid

CAS · 486460-00-8

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Product Overview

Boc-(R)-3-Amino-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butanoic acid is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Appearance: White to off-white powder
Purity (HPLC): 99.0% min
Assay (on dried basis): 98% ~ 102%
HPLC: The retention time of main peak in test solution is consistent with that of the reference in the chromatogram under the purity test
Solubility: Freely soluble in methanol
Loss on drying: 1.0% max
Residue on ignition: 0.3% max
Optical rotation: +13.5° ~ +17.5°
Heavy metals: 20 ppm max
Enantiomeric impurity: S-isomer impurity: 0.5% max
Related substances:  
Max. single impurity: 0.2% max
Total impurities: 1.0% max
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Applications

 

 

1. Peptide and Peptidomimetic Synthesis

Used as a chiral amino acid building block in the synthesis of peptides or peptidomimetics.

The Boc-protected amino group allows for selective deprotection in multistep synthesis strategies, especially solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).

2. Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Employed in the development of bioactive molecules, especially those that require:

Chiral specificity

Hydrophobic fluorinated aromatic groups (which enhance binding affinity or metabolic stability)

Structural motif appears in drug candidates for:

Neurological disorders

Inflammatory diseases

Cancer research

3. Fluorinated Compound Research

The 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl group adds:

Lipophilicity (improving cell membrane permeability)

Metabolic resistance (protects against enzymatic degradation)

Electronic modulation of the adjacent functional groups

Common in the design of PET imaging agents, enzyme inhibitors, and receptor ligands.

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Benefits

 

✅ Chiral Purity (R-form): Enables enantioselective synthesis crucial for bioactivity in pharmaceuticals.

✅ Boc Protection: Protects the amine functionality under mild acidic conditions and is compatible with a wide range of synthetic procedures.

✅ Trifluorophenyl Side Chain: Enhances molecular lipophilicity, bioavailability, and target selectivity.

✅ Versatile Intermediate: Suitable for linear and cyclic peptide construction, especially for non-natural amino acid incorporation.

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Conclusion

Boc-(R)-3-Amino-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butanoic acid (CAS 486460-00-8) is a highly functionalized, chiral building block widely utilized in peptide synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and fluorinated drug design. Its Boc-protected amine and trifluorinated aryl structure make it valuable for developing next-generation bioactive compounds with improved pharmacokinetic properties, stability, and selectivity.

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