4-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid (CAS 1011-60-5)
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4-Amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid is an organic compound that serves as a building block in chemical synthesis and a point of interest in materials science and biochemistry research. Its structure, which features both an amino and a carboxylic acid group attached to a phenyl-substituted butane backbone, makes it versatile for the creation of complex organic molecules. This compound is frequently studied for its potential to form polymers and as a precursor for the synthesis of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogs, which are important in the study of neurotransmission. In materials science, it is used to develop new polymeric materials with potential applications in chemical delivery systems due to its ability to enhance permeability and interaction with biological membranes. Additionally, researchers utilize 4-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid in the design of peptidomimetics, which can mimic or influence protein-protein interactions, fundamental to many biological processes.
4-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid (CAS 1011-60-5) References
- Enzymatic asymmetric synthesis of chiral amino acids. | Xue, YP., et al. 2018. Chem Soc Rev. 47: 1516-1561. PMID: 29362736
- LC Separation of γ-Amino Acid Enantiomers | Zoltán Pataj, István Ilisz, Anita Aranyi, Enikő Forró, Ferenc Fülöp, Daniel W. Armstrong & Antal Péter. 2010. Chromatographia. 71: 13-19.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid, 250 mg | sc-349084 | 250 mg | $252.00 | |||
4-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid, 1 g | sc-349084A | 1 g | $503.00 |