2-Amino-2-ethyl-5-fluoropentanoic acid

2-Amino-2-ethyl-5-fluoropentanoic acid, with the chemical formula C7H14FNO2, is a synthetic amino acid featuring an ethyl group at the alpha-carbon and a fluorine atom at the 5-position of the pentanoic acid chain. This compound serves as a versatile building block in research, particularly in the synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds, peptides, and potential drug candidates. Its unique structural features, including the amino, carboxyl, and fluoro groups, make it valuable for introducing specific functionalities into complex molecules, enabling studies in areas such as enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, and metabolic pathways for research-use-only applications.

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