Description

(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-Hydroxy-Hexanoic Acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry at the 2 and 3 positions. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and bioactive peptides. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for drug discovery and development programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of protease inhibitors, antibiotics, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry to incorporate specific stereocenters into peptide chains for research and therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research due to its unique structure.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Nutritional Science Studies: Investigated for its potential role or analogs in specialized metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-Hydroxy-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	10148-68-2
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO3
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxycaproic acid; (2S,3S)-3-Hydroxy-L-norleucine; L-threo-3-Hydroxynorleucine; (2S,3S)-3-Hydroxy-2-aminocaproic acid; 2-Amino-3-hydroxyhexanoic acid (2S,3S)-isomer; β-Hydroxy-L-norleucine; (S,S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxyhexanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-Hydroxy-Hexanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and stereochemical integrity, meeting the stringent requirements for research and synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (ee, HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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