Description

n-Formyl-L-Alanine is a protected derivative of the essential amino acid L-alanine, where the amino group is formylated. This modification is crucial in peptide synthesis, as it serves as an intermediate protecting group to prevent unwanted side reactions during the coupling of amino acids. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and fine chemical manufacturers involved in the production of peptides, peptidomimetics, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Peptide Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and production of therapeutic peptides and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme substrates, metabolic pathways, and protein structure-function relationships.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a chiral synthon for the manufacture of more complex organic molecules and specialty chemicals.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The formyl group provides a temporary protection for the amine, which can be selectively removed under specific conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Formyl-L-Alanine
CAS No.	10512-86-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO3
Molecular Weight	117.10 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-alanine; (S)-2-Formamidopropanoic acid; L-Alanine, N-formyl-; Formylalanine; F-Ala-OH; NSC 3349; Alanine, N-formyl-, L-; 2-Formamidopropionic acid
EINECS	234-045-7

Quality Control

Our n-Formyl-L-Alanine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, 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) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.