Description

Dl-β-Homophenylalanine is a non-natural amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block, enabling the development of novel compounds with tailored biological activities. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metabolic and neurological targets.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate modified phenylalanine analogs, altering peptide stability and bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a substrate analog to investigate enzyme mechanisms and inhibition.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to produce enantiomerically enriched compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for constructing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for use in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-β-Homophenylalanine
CAS No.	15099-85-1
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-Amino-4-phenylbutyric acid; (±)-3-Amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid; Hph; β-Homophenylalanine; 4-Phenyl-3-aminobutanoic acid; 3-Amino-4-phenylbutyric acid; DL-β-Homophenylalanine; DL-4-Phenyl-3-aminobutyric acid
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Quality Control

Our Dl-β-Homophenylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	DL-mixture (Racemic)
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.