2-Amino-2-(naphthalen-1-yl)acetic acid

• CAT Number: L028308
• CAS Number: 97611-60-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 201.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-naphthalen-1-ylacetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H11NO2/c13-11(12(14)15)10-7-3-5-8-4-1-2-6-9(8)10/h1-7,11H,13H2,(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: SCDZHZMVNQDLCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC=C2C(C(=O)O)N

2-Amino-2-(naphthalen-1-yl)acetic acid（Cat No.:L028308）is an aromatic α-amino acid derivative featuring a naphthalene ring attached to the central carbon of glycine, forming a bulky and hydrophobic side chain. This compound is structurally similar to phenylglycine but incorporates a larger, more electron-rich naphthalene moiety, enhancing its π-π stacking potential and hydrophobic interactions. It is valuable in medicinal chemistry and peptide design, where it can influence protein folding, receptor binding, and pharmacokinetics. The amino and carboxylic acid groups enable its incorporation into peptides or small-molecule frameworks for biological and synthetic applications.