(2S)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid (CAS 189619-55-4)

(2S)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid, more known as (S)-BOC-PPA, is an organic compound with a chiral structure, having non-identical mirror images or enantiomers. It′s a derivative of propionic acid, an organic compound prevalent in various foods. ((2S)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid contributes significantly to the synthesis of other compounds and acts as a catalyst in chemical reactions. It is employed as a chiral building block in the creation of compounds like agrochemicals and other organic compounds. It also has potential uses as a catalyst in chemical reactions, including those synthesizing amines and carboxylic acids. Notably, (2S)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid has been examined for its ability to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi. Its exact mechanism of action remains elusive, but it′s proposed to interfere with the metabolic processes of these organisms. Moreover, it has been found to inhibit specific enzymes such as proteases and lipases that are integral to the breakdown of proteins and fats.