Description

Norvaline, 3-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized amino acid derivative, specifically the ethyl ester of 3-Hydroxynorvaline. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, peptide chemistry, and agrochemical development. Its unique structure offers versatility for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemical and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in protease inhibitor research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected or modified amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce structural diversity.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or analog in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme-substrate interaction investigations.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators requiring specific amino acid motifs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Versatile starting material for synthesizing complex natural product analogs and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Norvaline, 3-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	109670-50-0
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Hydroxynorvalinate; 3-Hydroxynorvaline Ethyl Ester; L-3-Hydroxynorvaline Ethyl Ester (if applicable); (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxyvaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Amino-3-hydroxypentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Hydroxy-2-aminopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Hnv-OEt; Amino Acid Derivative Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Norvaline, 3-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral purity (where applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.