Description

Z,D-Citrulline CAS NO 13594-52-0 is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. Its unique stereochemistry and structural properties make it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing specialized peptides and exploring novel metabolic pathways. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex peptide-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and as a standard or reagent in analytical laboratories.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a specialized amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for creating novel compounds.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role in amino acid metabolism and potential applications in specialized nutritional formulations.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical reference standard in quality control and method development for HPLC, GC, and other techniques.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Z,D-Citrulline
CAS No.	13594-52-0
Molecular Formula	C13H16N2O5
Molecular Weight	280.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Nα-Carbobenzyloxy-D-citrulline; Z-D-Citrulline; N-CBZ-D-citrulline; (R)-2-((((Benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-5-ureidopentanoic acid; D-2-[(Benzyloxycarbonyl)amino]-5-ureidovaleric acid; CBZ-D-Citrulline; Nα-Z-D-Citrulline; D-Citrulline, N-carbobenzoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Z,D-Citrulline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]D20	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤2.0%

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