Amino Acid Derivatives

Amino acid derivatives range from free amino acids to protected amino acids and chiral amine building blocks. Free amino acids include L-Serine and L-Homocysteine, a non-proteinogenic intermediate of methionine metabolism. Racemic forms such as DL-Serine sit alongside single enantiomers for comparisons of stereochemistry. Many protected compounds carry tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc), fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) or benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz) groups that mask reactive sites during synthesis. D-Boc Valine methyl ester, for example, combines an N-Boc group with a methyl ester on a D-amino acid. Cyclic amines such as (S)-1-Boc-3-aminopiperidine serve as chiral scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. These derivatives support peptide synthesis, studies of amino acid metabolism and the preparation of modified peptides.

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  • (S)-2-Amino-3,3-diphenylpropanoic acid
    Cat. No.
    A85857

    (S)-2-Amino-3,3-diphenylpropanoic acid

    (S)-2-Amino-3,3-diphenylpropanoic acid is an amino acid derivative that acts as an antagonist of NMDA receptors. This compound exhibits significant biological activity by modulating neurotransmission and has applications in neurological research. Its potential use in studies related to neurodegenerative diseases and synaptic plasticity makes it a valuable tool for investigators in the field of neuroscience.

    1 g
    $25.00
    5 g
    $85.00
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  • 4-Fluoro-DL-glutamic acid
    Cat. No.
    A86090

    4-Fluoro-DL-glutamic acid

    4-Fluoro-DL-glutamic acid is an amino acid derivative that serves as a potent competitive antagonist of glutamate receptors. It exhibits key biological activity by modulating neurotransmission pathways and influencing synaptic plasticity. This reagent is valuable for research applications in neurobiology, particularly in studies of excitatory signaling and related neurological disorders.

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  • (±)-α-Methyl-(4-sulfonophenyl)glycine
    Cat. No.
    A86134

    (±)-α-Methyl-(4-sulfonophenyl)glycine

    (±)-α-Methyl-(4-sulfonophenyl)glycine is an amino acid derivative that functions as a glycine receptor antagonist. It exhibits notable inhibitory effects on excitatory neurotransmission and is utilized in research to explore neurological disorders and synaptic function. This compound serves as a valuable tool for studying glycine receptor modulation and its implications in neuropharmacology.

    25 mg
    $1,275.00
    50 mg
    $1,625.00
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