Compound Q&A
How is 4-Azidophenylalanine (CAS: 33173-53-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Azidophenylalanine is typically synthesized by protecting the phenylalanine amine group, then introducing the azido group through a nucleophilic substitution reaction. Common methods include the use of sodium azide in the presence of an appropriate base. The reaction is selective and yields a high percentage of the desired product.
About
CAS No
33173-53-4
English Name
4-Azidophenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C9H10N4O2
Molecular Weight
206.2 g/mol
SMILES
c1cc(ccc1C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)[N-][N+]#N
InChIKey
NEMHIKRLROONTL-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
