Description

β-Methyl L-Aspartate Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative used as a critical chiral building block and biochemical reagent. Its value lies in providing a stereochemically defined scaffold for the synthesis of complex peptides, enzyme inhibitors, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require high-quality, reliable starting materials for advanced synthesis and research applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly those involving aspartate aminotransferases or related enzymes.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected aspartic acid analog in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce specific structural modifications.
• Neuroscience Research: Investigated for its potential interactions with glutamate receptors and transporters due to its structural similarity to aspartate.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands where precise stereochemistry is required.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Methyl L-Aspartate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	16856-13-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10ClNO4
Molecular Weight	183.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Amino-3-methoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid hydrochloride; L-Aspartic acid, 3-methyl ester, hydrochloride; (S)-2-Amino-3-methoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid hydrochloride; β-Methyl L-aspartate HCl; 3-Methoxy-3-oxo-L-alanine hydrochloride; Methyl L-aspartate hydrochloride; L-β-Methyl aspartate hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our β-Methyl L-Aspartate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific tests are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an 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% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
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.