L - 3 - Benzothienylalanine, CAS No. 72120-71-9

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72120-71-9

Catalog No. EBD3634

CAS 72120-71-9

Name L - 3 - Benzothienylalanine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-(3-Benzothienyl)-L-alanine (S)-2-Amino-3-benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl-propionicacid 3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)alanine benzo[b]thiophene-3-propanoicacid,alpha-amino- L-3-Benzothienylalanine H-.beta.-(3-Benzothienyl)-Ala-OH 3-(1-benzothiophen-3-yl)-L-alanine 3-(1-benzothiophen-2-yl)-L-alanine

Molecular Formula: C11H11NO2S

Molecular Weight: 221.28

MDL Number: MFCD00079684

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives

Product Description:

3-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)-L-alanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a benzo[b]thiophene moiety linked to the L-alanine backbone. This structure combines the aromatic, heterocyclic properties of benzothiophene with the chiral, zwitterionic nature of an amino acid. This compound is primarily utilized as a key synthetic intermediate or a specialized building block in medicinal chemistry research. Its unique structure makes it valuable for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the design of enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators where the benzothiophene scaffold is a privileged structure. It serves as a precursor for more complex molecules targeting various therapeutic areas. As a chiral, unnatural amino acid, it also finds application in peptide mimetics research and as a biochemical tool for studying biological processes. Its synthesis and use are typically confined to research and development settings within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 416.7 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 205.8 °C

Density: 1.374 g/cm3

Storage: Store at RT.