Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (S)-2-benzyl-3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)propanoic acid (CAS: 189619-55-4)?
Answer
(S)-2-Benzyl-3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)propanoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 331.43 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 4.5, indicating moderate acidity. The compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles, particularly amines, and can undergo esterification and amide formation under appropriate conditions.
About
CAS No
189619-55-4
English Name
(S)-2-benzyl-3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H21NO4
Molecular Weight
279.336 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C)OC(=O)NCC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
ZYCITKXROAFBAR-LBPRGKRZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 10:54
