3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone was used as starting material in the synthesis of α-methyl-dopa, an important nonproteogenic α-amino acid for pharmaceutical applications. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone undergoes asymmetric amination catalyzed by Brevibacterium linens IFO 12141 strain to yield corresponding optically active amine
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Applications
3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone was used as starting material in the synthesis of α-methyl-dopa, an important nonproteogenic α-amino acid for pharmaceutical applications. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone undergoes asymmetric amination catalyzed by Brevibacterium linens IFO 12141 strain to yield corresponding optically active amine
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- W H Boesten et. al. Asymmetric strecker synthesis of alpha-amino acids via a crystallization-induced asymmetric transformation using (R)-phenylglycine amide as chiral auxiliary. Organic letters. 2001, 3,(8), 1121-1124.
- Nakamichi K, et al. Asymmetric amination of 4-methoxyphenylacetone and its related compounds with microorganisms. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 1990, 33,(6), 637-640.