Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of methyl (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoate hydrochloride (CAS: 7524-50-7)?
Answer
Methyl (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoate hydrochloride (CAS: 7524-50-7) is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical research for developing chiral drugs, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. It also serves as an industrial chemical in polymer synthesis and as a research reagent for studying enzyme inhibition and metabolic pathways. Its unique stereochemistry makes it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure compounds for medicinal applications.
About
CAS No
7524-50-7
English Name
methyl (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoate hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C10H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight
215.68 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)N.Cl
InChIKey
SWVMLNPDTIFDDY-FVGYRXGTSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
