(2-Ethoxyphenyl)glycine (Ph(2-OEt)-Gly-OH)

What it is

(2-Ethoxyphenyl)glycine is an alpha-amino acid derivative characterized by an ethoxy-substituted phenyl group attached to the glycine backbone. It typically appears as a solid and serves as a specialized chemical intermediate for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.

Common Uses

Applications include its role as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and peptide analogs. It is commonly used in custom laboratory synthesis and the development of bioactive molecular libraries.