O-benzylglycine toluene-p-sulphonate (CAS No: 1738-76-7) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Racecadotril. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Glycine, phenylmethyl ester, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (1:1), Benzyl glycinate p-toluenesulfonate salt
CAS No: 1738-76-7
PubChem CID: 6451311
Mol Formula: C16H19NO5S
Mol Weight: 337.4 g/mol
Used in API: Racecadotril
IUPAC Name: benzyl 2-aminoacetate;4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid
API Intermediate Description: O-Benzylglycine toluene-p-sulphonate is a salt formed between O-benzylglycine (a glycine derivative in which the hydroxyl group is protected with a benzyl group) and p-toluenesulfonic acid. It is commonly used as a stable, crystalline intermediate in peptide synthesis and organic chemistry, where the toluenesulfonate counterion enhances solubility and handling.
