Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to (R)-2-amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 80126-54-1) in synthesis?
Answer
Several alternatives can be used in the synthesis of (R)-2-amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 80126-54-1), including (S)-2-amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid isomers, and other amino acid derivatives. Common synthetic methods involve the use of chiral auxiliaries or asymmetric synthesis techniques to achieve the desired (R) configuration. Other reagents like diastereoselective aminations can also provide similar products with controlled stereochemistry.
About
CAS No
80126-54-1
English Name
(R)-2-amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight
179.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1CC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
NHBKDLSKDKUGSB-SECBINFHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 07:30
