Compound Q&A
How is 2-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid (CAS: 1012-05-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid is typically synthesized by the coupling of phenylalanine with an amino acid or via the condensation of 4-phenylbutyric anhydride with an amine. Commonly, the synthesis involves the use of coupling agents like dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) and 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (DMAP) as catalysts, with good yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
1012-05-1
English Name
2-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight
179.22 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
JTTHKOPSMAVJFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
