Description

Methyl L-Alaninate is the methyl ester derivative of the essential amino acid L-Alanine, offering enhanced solubility and reactivity for advanced synthesis. This high-purity chiral building block is critical for ensuring stereochemical integrity in complex molecular assemblies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, peptide chemists, and manufacturers of fine chemicals and agrochemical intermediates who require reliable, enantiomerically pure starting materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), prodrugs, and peptide-based therapeutics.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected amino acid ester in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Potential intermediate for synthesizing conditioning or moisturizing agents in advanced cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl L-Alaninate
CAS No.	10065-72-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight	103.12 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Alanine methyl ester; Methyl (S)-2-aminopropanoate; (S)-2-Aminopropionic acid methyl ester; Alanine methyl ester; H-Ala-OMe; Methyl L-2-aminopropionate; L-(-)-Alanine methyl ester; Methyl ester of L-alanine
EINECS	233-200-8

Quality Control

Our Methyl L-Alaninate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (L-isomer)
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+13.0° to +16.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.