Description

L-Alanine, 3-(Ethylsulfinyl)- is a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a sulfoxide functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring specific stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the sulfinyl moiety can influence biological activity.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecules: Incorporated into peptide analogs and other bioactive compounds to modulate stability, solubility, and receptor binding affinity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Design: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands or catalysts used in enantioselective synthesis.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and as a probe for understanding sulfur-containing amino acid biochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules for various industrial and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Alanine, 3-(Ethylsulfinyl)-
CAS No.	17795-08-3
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3S
Molecular Weight	165.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Amino-3-(ethylsulfinyl)propanoic acid; L-3-(Ethylsulfinyl)alanine; (S)-2-Amino-3-(ethylsulfinyl)propionic acid; 3-(Ethylsulfinyl)-L-alanine; L-β-(Ethylsulfinyl)alanine; NSC 163044; Alanine, 3-(ethylsulfinyl)-, L-
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Quality Control

Our L-Alanine, 3-(Ethylsulfinyl)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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
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.