Compound Q&A
How is N-Tosyl-L-alanine (CAS: 21957-58-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
N-Tosyl-L-alanine (CAS: 21957-58-4) is synthesized via the tosylation of L-alanine using para-toluenesulfonyl chloride (pTsCl) as the reagent. The reaction is typically carried out in the presence of a base such as pyridine. The yield is usually around 90%, and the product can be isolated by recrystallization from an appropriate solvent.
About
CAS No
21957-58-4
English Name
N-Tosyl-L-alanine
Molecular Formula
C10H13NO4S
Molecular Weight
243.284 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)NC(C)C(=O)O
InChIKey
LQXKHFZRJYXXFA-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 12:55
