(2S)-2-[(3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-1-adamantyl]-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]acetic acid

Boc-3,5-dihydroxy-1-adamantyl-L-glycine is a reactant in the synthesis of of Saxagliptin, a potent and selective reversible inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase-4, which is being developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is absorbed rapidly after oral administration and has a pharmacokinetic profile compatible with once daily dosing.