Description

L-Alanine Methyl Ester is a high-purity chiral building block and ester derivative of the amino acid L-alanine. This compound is essential for the synthesis of peptides, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemicals where precise stereochemistry is required. It serves a critical role for research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based drugs.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and as a standard in analytical chromatography.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing certain flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the L-alanine moiety into complex molecular structures under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Alanine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	114041-77-9
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight	103.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl L-alaninate; (S)-Methyl 2-aminopropanoate; L-2-Aminopropionic acid methyl ester; Alanine methyl ester; Methyl (S)-2-aminopropanoate; (S)-2-Aminopropionic acid methyl ester; L-Ala-OMe; H-Ala-OMe
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Alanine Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, chiral GC, and NMR to confirm identity, potency, and enantiomeric excess. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific rotation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]D20	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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