Phenylpyruvic acid
Description
Phenylpyruvic acid (CAS 156-06-9 ), also known as phenylpyroracemic acid, is an aromatic keto acid used as a building block and intermediate in pharmaceutical and biotechnology synthesis. It serves as a precursor in the production of amino acids, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and specialty biochemicals. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it functions as a key intermediate. It is used in the enzymatic or chemical synthesis of L-phenylalanine, a commercially significant amino acid used in drug formulations and nutritional products for various industries. Biotechnology researchers use it as a substrate in transamination studies and enzyme screening assays, where its reactivity with aminotransferases makes it relevant for bioprocess development. It also appears in the synthesis of phenylpyruvate-derived compounds investigated as scaffolds for CNS-related drug candidates. As a polymerization initiator, it supports specialty polymer systems. Phenylpyruvic acid is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is available primarily in research and pharmaceutical-intermediate grades for industrial applications. Purity specifications are typically at 98% or higher to meet synthetic and analytical requirements. Packaging ranges from small laboratory quantities to bulk orders for process-scale procurement. Contact us for supply of Phenylpyruvic acid Request Quote
Other Names (Synonyms)
Phenylpyroracemic acid | beta-phenylpyruvic acid | alpha-oxo-benzenepropanoic acid | 3-phenyl-2-oxopropanoic acid | 2-oxo-3-phenylpropanoic acid | 3-phenylpyruvic acid | Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-oxo- | 2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID
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