L-Aspartic acid 4-benzyl ester, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

L-Aspartic acid β-benzyl ester is used in the synthesis of peptides with a 1,4-diazepine-2,5-dione ring structure and in development of block copolymers.

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Applications
L-Aspartic acid β-benzyl ester is used in the synthesis of peptides with a 1,4-diazepine-2,5-dione ring structure and in development of block copolymers.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2177-63-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H13NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 223.228
• MDL Number: MFCD00037208
• InChI Key: VGALFAWDSNRXJK-VIFPVBQESA-N
• Synonym: h-asp obzl-oh, l-aspartic acid 4-benzyl ester, l-aspartic acid beta-benzyl ester, beta-benzyl l-aspartate, 2s-2-amino-4-benzyloxy-4-oxobutanoic acid, 4-benzyl l-aspartate, benzyl hydrogen beta-l-aspartate, s-2-amino-4-benzyloxy-4-oxobutanoic acid, 2s-2-amino-4-oxo-4-phenylmethoxybutanoic acid, asp obzl
• PubChem CID: 101186
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-4-oxo-4-phenylmethoxybutanoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)O)N

• Melting Point: ∽220°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1983183
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 223.23
• Optical Rotation: +27.5° (c=1 in 1N HCl)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Aspartic acid 4-benzyl ester

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