Category:
Amino Acids and Derivatives
CAS NO:
99295-82-6
Standard:
In-house Standards,
3-Cyclopentane-L-alanine is a non-standard amino acid derivative featuring a cyclopentyl moiety. It serves as a critical chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, primarily produced via asymmetric catalysis or enzymatic resolution. Molecular Formula: C8H15NO2; CAS No.: 90648-76-9.
Requires storage under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent racemization. Personal protective equipment must be worn during handling due to potential respiratory sensitization. Clinical use is strictly limited to research contexts; not approved for direct human administration.