4-Nitro-D-phenylalanine hydrate, CAS No. 56613-61-7

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56613-61-7

Catalog No. EBD24142

CAS 56613-61-7

Name 4-Nitro-D-phenylalanine hydrate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-nitro-D-phenylalaninehydrate P-nitro-D-phenylalaninemonohydrate H-p-Nitro-D-Phe-OH H-D-Phe(4-NO2)-OH D-4-Nitrophe D-4-NitrophenylalanineDihydrate 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-D-alanine 4-Nitro-D-Phenylalanine H-D-Phe(4-NO2)-OH·H2O Z-Arg.HCl

Molecular Formula: C9H12N2O5

Molecular Weight: 228.2

MDL Number: MFCD00066016

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Other Pharmaceutical Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Special Functional Group Blocks

Product Description:

2,3,4,5-Tetranitro-D-phenylalanine is a highly nitrated derivative of the amino acid D-phenylalanine. It features a phenyl ring substituted with four nitro groups, making it a densely functionalized and energetic compound. This specific stereoisomer (D-configuration) is of particular interest in specialized synthetic and research contexts. The primary application of this compound is as a specialized intermediate or building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly within pharmaceutical research. Its highly nitrated aromatic structure serves as a precursor for introducing multiple nitro groups, which can be further reduced to amines or utilized in other transformations to create pharmacologically active scaffolds or materials with specific electronic properties. Due to the presence of multiple nitro groups, this compound is classified as an explosive material and must be handled with extreme caution in a controlled laboratory environment. It is not a commodity chemical and is typically used in small-scale, research-oriented syntheses where its unique functionalization pattern is required.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 414.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 204.2 °C

Density: 1.408 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Off-white powder