Description

Boc-Dl-2-Pyridylalanine is a protected amino acid derivative featuring a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group and a pyridyl side chain, serving as a crucial chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex peptide mimetics and pharmaceutical intermediates, where the Boc group provides orthogonal protection for selective deprotection strategies. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for drug discovery and the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs and protease inhibitors.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used to introduce the 2-pyridylalanine moiety into peptide chains to modulate biological activity and stability.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the development of novel receptor ligands.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for synthesizing labeled or modified peptides for biochemical assays and probe development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators containing amino acid motifs.
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and protective group chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-Dl-2-Pyridylalanine
CAS No.	119434-71-8
Molecular Formula	C14H20N2O4
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-pyridylalanine; Boc-2-Pyridyl-Ala-OH; N-Boc-3-(2-pyridyl)-DL-alanine; tert-Butyl (3-(pyridin-2-yl)-DL-alaninate; DL-2-Pyridylalanine N-Boc derivative; (RS)-2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-3-(2-pyridyl)propanoic acid; BOC-DL-2-PAL-OH; 2-Pyridylalanine, N-Boc-protected
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Quality Control

Our Boc-Dl-2-Pyridylalanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR) to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	DL-mixture (Racemic)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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