Description

Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-(2-Methylphenyl)- is a specialized amino acid derivative with a unique structural motif. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Chiral Auxiliary/Synthon: Utilized in asymmetric synthesis to induce stereoselectivity, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Acts as a modified amino acid residue in the design and development of peptide analogs and mimetics for drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research phase for creating advanced, targeted agrochemicals with specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used as a structural component in designing novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Biochemical Research: Applied in studies investigating enzyme-substrate interactions or metabolic processes involving modified amino acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-(2-Methylphenyl)-
CAS No.	117755-95-0
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO2
Molecular Weight	193.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-N-(2-methylphenyl)alanine; (2R)-2-Amino-3-(2-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; N-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-methylalanine; 2-Methylalanine N-(2-methylphenyl) derivative; α-Methyl-N-(o-tolyl)alanine; L-2-Methyl-N-(2-methylphenyl)alanine (if applicable); o-Tolyl-α-methylalanine; 2-Methyl-2-amino-3-(2-methylphenyl)propanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-(2-Methylphenyl)- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. While typically supplied as a research-grade material, specifications can be aligned with customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profile is provided with each 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 (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (if applicable)	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.