159990-12-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine
• Synonyms: (S)-BOC-4-METHOXY-BERA-PHE-OH;(S)-Boc-4-methoxy-β-Phe-OH;Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine;(S)-BOC-4-METHOXY-SS-PHE-OH ;Boc-b-Phe(4-OMe)-OH;(S)-3-(Boc-amino)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid, Boc-4-methoxy-D-β-phenylalanine, Boc-O-methyl-D-β-tyrosine, Boc-D-β-Tyr(Me)-OH;(S)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)aMino)-3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid;Boc-4-Methoxy-L-b-phenylalanine
• CAS NO: 159990-12-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₁NO₅
• Molecular Weight: 295.333
• EINECS: 200-258-5
• Mol File: 159990-12-2.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 463.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 233.9 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.167 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.23E-09mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.522
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• PKA: 4.38±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine(159990-12-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine(159990-12-2)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 159990-12-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine, also known as (S)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoic Acid, is a chemical compound derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. It is characterized by the presence of a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group and a methoxy group on the phenyl ring. Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine is known for its potential applications in various fields due to its unique structural features and reactivity.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine is used as a reactant for the preparation of carnosine derivatives. These derivatives serve as selective and efficient sequestering agents of cytotoxic reactive carbonyl species, which are harmful molecules produced during various pathological conditions. By neutralizing these reactive species, carnosine derivatives can potentially protect cells from damage and contribute to the development of therapeutic agents for a range of diseases.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
In the field of chemical synthesis, Boc-beta-(S)-4-methoxyphenylalanine can be utilized as a building block for the creation of more complex molecules with specific biological activities. Its unique structural features, including the Boc protecting group and the methoxy-substituted phenyl ring, make it a valuable starting material for the synthesis of novel compounds with potential applications in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.

InChI:InChI=1/C15H21NO5/c1-15(2,3)21-14(19)16-12(9-13(17)18)10-5-7-11(20-4)8-6-10/h5-8,12H,9H2,1-4H3,(H,16,19)(H,17,18)/t12-/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 24424-99-5 di-tert-butyl dicarbonate 
• 131690-56-7 (S)-β-amino-β-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid 
• 159848-74-5 1,1-dimethylethyl (R)-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-ethyl]carbamate 
• 159848-75-6 (S)-3-(N-terc-butoxycarbonylamine)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanenitrile 
• 193073-85-7 methyl (R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetate 
• 159990-11-1 (R)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-1-methanesulfonyloxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethane 

Downstream Products

• 96363-21-2 methyl (S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionate 
• 159848-76-7 methyl (+)-(3S)-3-amino-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoate 
• 159848-82-5 methyl (3S,3'S)-3-<3'-tert-butyldimethylsiloxy-3'-(4-methoxyphenyl)propylamino>-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionate 
• 159848-94-9 methyl (3S,3S')-3-<3'-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3'-(4-methoxyphenyl)propylamino>-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionate 
• 159848-84-7 [(S)-3-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-propyl]-[(S)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-propyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester 
• 159848-96-1 (3S,3S')-3--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propanol 
• 159848-83-6 methyl (3S,3'S)-3--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionate 
• 159848-86-9 (3S,3'S)-3--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyloxy)propane 
• 159848-95-0 methyl (3S,3S')-3--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionate 
• 159848-87-0 (3S,3'S)-3-<3'-acetoxy-N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-3'-(4-methoxyphenyl)propylamino>-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyloxy)propane 
• 159848-97-2 (3S,3S')-3--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyloxy)propane 
• 159848-85-8 (3S,3'S)-3--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyloxy)propane 

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