Description

L-B-Imidazolelactic Acid, Monohydrate is a high-purity, chiral organic acid derivative of imidazole, widely recognized for its role as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stereochemically defined building block essential for producing complex molecules with high biological activity. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for applications in drug discovery and the synthesis of specialized biochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting enzymatic pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in metabolic studies and enzymatic assays involving histidine metabolism.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected or modified amino acid analog for the synthesis of specialized peptides and mimetics.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand or building block in the development of chiral catalysts for stereoselective reactions.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-B-Imidazolelactic Acid, Monohydrate
CAS No.	14403-45-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O3 • H2O
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid monohydrate; L-Imidazolelactic acid monohydrate; (S)-Imidazolelactic acid hydrate; 4-Imidazolelactic acid, L-; 1H-Imidazole-4-lactic acid, L-; (S)-α-Hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic acid monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our L-B-Imidazolelactic Acid, Monohydrate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical intermediate use. A comprehensive 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

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)
Water Content (KF)	Theoretical (Monohydrate)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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