Description

o-Ethyl-L-Homoserine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This chiral building block is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel bioactive compounds and peptide mimetics. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups and stereochemistry into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, enzyme inhibitors, and modified peptides.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel, biologically active compounds for crop protection and plant growth regulation.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or analog in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme-substrate interaction research.
• Peptide Chemistry: Employed to introduce the homoserine ethyl ester moiety into custom peptides, altering their properties and stability.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & R&D: Essential for universities and corporate R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Ethyl-L-Homoserine
CAS No.	17268-93-8
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO3
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Homoserine, O-ethyl-; (2S)-2-Amino-4-(ethoxy)butanoic acid; O-Ethylhomoserine; L-2-Amino-4-ethoxybutyric acid; Ethyl L-homoserinate (related); 4-Ethoxy-L-norvaline; Aminoethoxybutyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our o-Ethyl-L-Homoserine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and standard impurity profiles, to support your critical research and development work. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, optical rotation, and residual solvents is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Chiral Purity (ee)	≥99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm

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