3-Amino-3-(2-thienyl)propionic Acid

CAS: 18389-46-3

Ref. 3D-TAA38946

Product Information

• Name: 3-Amino-3-(2-thienyl)propionic Acid
• Synonyms: (RS)-3-Amino-3-(2-thienyl)propanoic acid, 2-Thiophenepropanoic acid, β-amino-, 2-Thiophenepropionic acid, β-amino-, 2-Thiophenepropionic acid, β-amino-, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-, 3-Amino-3-(Thiophen-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid, 3-Amino-3-(thiophen-2-yl)propanoicacid, 3-Amino-3-thien-2-ylpropanoic acid, 3-Amino-3-thiophen-2-ylpropanoic acid, DL-3-(2-Thienyl)-beta-alanine, NSC 67429, β-(2-Thienyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-β-alanine, β-Amino-2-thiophenepropanoic acid, 2-Thiophenepropionic acid, β-amino-, DL-, β-(2-Thienyl)-DL-β-alanine

Description

3-Amino-3-(2-thienyl)propionic Acid is a chiral compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals or for use in organic synthesis. It has a melting point of about 155°C and can be prepared by reacting thiophene with ethyl cyanoacetate and methanesulfonyl chloride. The compound has a racemic mixture of two enantiomers that are optically active, leading to the formation of three different stereoisomers. This product can be analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 171.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₉NO₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%