Compound Q&A
What industries use (S)-2-amino-4-(2-formamidophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS: 3978-11-8)?
Answer
(S)-2-amino-4-(2-formamidophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS: 3978-11-8) finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of chiral compounds and as a building block in drug development. It is also used in polymer synthesis, where its chiral nature can influence the properties of polymers. Additionally, it has potential uses in sensor technologies and semiconductor manufacturing due to its unique reactivity and structural properties.
About
CAS No
3978-11-8
English Name
(S)-2-amino-4-(2-formamidophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O4
Molecular Weight
236.23 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)CC(C(=O)O)N)NC=O
InChIKey
BYHJHXPTQMMKCA-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 15:34
