CAS 83442-60-8

N-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)glycine

Description:

N-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)glycine, with the CAS number 83442-60-8, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes a glycine moiety attached to a 4-chloro-2-methylphenyl group. This compound typically appears as a solid and is soluble in polar solvents, reflecting its polar functional groups. It exhibits properties common to amino acids, such as the ability to participate in hydrogen bonding due to the presence of both an amine and a carboxylic acid functional group. The chloro and methyl substituents on the aromatic ring can influence its reactivity and biological activity, potentially affecting its interaction with biological systems. This compound may be of interest in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of drugs targeting specific biological pathways. Its synthesis and characterization would involve standard organic chemistry techniques, including purification methods such as recrystallization or chromatography. Safety data should be consulted to handle this compound appropriately, as with any chemical substance.

Formula: C₉H₁₀ClNO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10ClNO2/c1-6-4-7(10)2-3-8(6)11-5-9(12)13/h2-4,11H,5H2,1H3,(H,12,13)

InChI key: InChIKey=NBAFDVJDQDYYMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(CC(O)=O)C1=C(C)C=C(Cl)C=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-[(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)amino]acetic acid
• Glycine, N-(4-chloro-o-tolyl)-
• N-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenyl)glycine
• N-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)glycine
• Glycine, N-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-