Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of L-Alanine benzyl ester p-toluenesulfonate salt (CAS: 42854-62-6)?
Answer
L-Alanine benzyl ester p-toluenesulfonate salt is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of amino acid derivatives and as a building block in drug development. It also finds applications in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and in the production of chiral compounds. Its utility extends to organic chemistry research and industrial processes where controlled stereochemistry is essential.
About
CAS No
42854-62-6
English Name
L-Alanine benzyl ester p-toluenesulfonate salt
Molecular Formula
C17H21NO5S
Molecular Weight
351.42 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)O.CC(C(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1)N
InChIKey
NWOPHJSSBMABBD-QRPNPIFTSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
