
Catalog Number	AR00EC30
Chemical Name	BETA-CYANO-L-ALANINE
CAS Number	6232-19-5
Molecular Formula	C4H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	114.1026
MDL Number	MFCD00021722
SMILES	N[C@H](C(=O)O)CC#N

(S)-2-Amino-3-cyanopropanoic acid is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. With its unique structure and functional groups, (S)-2-Amino-3-cyanopropanoic acid plays a crucial role in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its chiral nature makes it particularly valuable in asymmetric synthesis, allowing for the creation of enantiomerically pure compounds. In addition, (S)-2-Amino-3-cyanopropanoic acid can be employed in the preparation of peptide derivatives, amino acid derivatives, and other bioactive compounds. Its presence in the synthetic chemistry toolbox enables chemists to access a diverse array of structurally diverse and biologically relevant molecules.