Compound Q&A
How is alpha-Methyl-D-phenylalanine (CAS: 17350-84-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Alpha-Methyl-D-phenylalanine (CAS: 17350-84-4) is typically synthesized via the condensation of D-phenylalanine with alpha-methyl-1-naphthylamine using a condensing agent like dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) and 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (DMAP) as a catalyst. The reaction is carried out in an organic solvent such as dichloromethane, with a high yield of up to 90%.
About
CAS No
17350-84-4
English Name
alpha-Methyl-D-phenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight
179.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
HYOWVAAEQCNGLE-SNVBAGLBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
