China and India are the leading exporters of L-Phenylglycine, accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. These importing countries consistently absorb significant volumes, driven by pharmaceutical intermediates demand. Trade flows have remained relatively stable over the past three years, with modest growth in exports from India and flat L-Phenylglycine prices amid steady demand from API manufacturers.
L-Phenylglycine is a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature, odorless, with a melting point of approximately 250–255 °C (decomposes). It is an aromatic α-amino acid and a chiral organic chemical, classified as a specialty fine chemical intermediate. Primarily employed in asymmetric synthesis, it serves as a key building block for the production of semi-synthetic penicillins (e.g., ampicillin, amoxicillin) and certain cephalosporin antibiotics. Its main application areas are pharmaceuticals and, to a lesser extent, agrochemicals, where it functions as a precursor in the synthesis of biologically active compounds.
White crystalline powder
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is L-Phenylglycine and L-Phenylglycine SDS information.
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