Description

3-(3-Pyridyl)-DL-Alanine is a non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a pyridine ring, offering unique chemical and biological properties. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used to incorporate pyridylalanine residues into synthetic peptides to modify their structure, stability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and as a precursor for fluorescent or radioactive labeling probes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a building block for novel plant growth regulators or pesticides due to its heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for the synthesis of functional polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Pyridyl)-DL-Alanine
CAS No.	105381-95-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-(3-Pyridyl)alanine; (±)-3-(3-Pyridyl)alanine; 3-Pyrid-3-yl-DL-alanine; β-(3-Pyridyl)-DL-alanine; 2-Amino-3-(3-pyridyl)propanoic acid; 3-(3-Pyridinyl)alanine; DL-3-Pyrid-3-ylalanine; Alanine, 3-(3-pyridyl)-, DL-
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Pyridyl)-DL-Alanine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	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.