Description

3-Mercapto-n-[(5-Oxo-4,5-Dihydrooxazol-4-Ylidene)Methyl]Valine is a specialized amino acid derivative featuring a unique mercapto-oxazolone functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and complex peptidomimetics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex therapeutic peptides.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used in the design and construction of peptidomimetics, which are molecules that mimic the structure and function of peptides for drug discovery.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized probes and ligands to study enzyme mechanisms and protein interactions.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes to introduce specific chiral centers and functional groups into target molecules.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The reactive thiol (mercapto) group can be utilized for site-specific labeling and conjugation of biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Mercapto-n-[(5-Oxo-4,5-Dihydrooxazol-4-Ylidene)Methyl]Valine
CAS No.	10250-99-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14N2O4S
Molecular Weight	258.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Mercapto-N-[(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-4-ylidene)methyl]-L-valine; L-Valine, 3-mercapto-N-[(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-2-oxazolylidene)methyl]-; (S)-2-Amino-3-mercapto-3-methylbutanoic acid N-(5-oxo-4,5-dihydrooxazol-4-ylidene)methyl derivative; 10250-99-4; Mercapto-oxazolone valine derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Mercapto-n-[(5-Oxo-4,5-Dihydrooxazol-4-Ylidene)Methyl]Valine adheres to stringent quality protocols suitable for research and pharmaceutical development. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and handle it in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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