Description

Chlorovinylglycine is a specialized non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a vinyl chloride side chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for the synthesis of enzyme inhibitors and novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Global B2B buyers in fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors rely on this compound for its role in creating complex, high-value molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and production of enzyme inhibitors and potential drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate analog or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel herbicides or plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Mimetics: Incorporation into peptide chains to modify structure, stability, and biological activity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the preparation of other non-natural amino acids and complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for specialized polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorovinylglycine
CAS No.	114115-56-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	149.57 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Amino-4-chloro-3-butenoic acid; (Z)-2-Amino-4-chlorobut-3-enoic acid; 4-Chlorovinylglycine; CVG; (Z)-4-Chlorovinylglycine; 2-Amino-4-chloro-3-butenoic acid (Z)-; L-4-Chlorovinylglycine; (2Z)-2-Amino-4-chlorobut-3-enoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chlorovinylglycine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring specific analytical methodologies or custom purity grades.

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) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.5%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.