Description

Alanine, 3-(Cyanomethylsulfinyl)-, L- is a specialized non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a unique cyanomethylsulfinyl functional group. This compound is of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, serving as a sophisticated chiral building block. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas requiring complex sulfur-containing motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate modified amino acid structures.
• Peptidomimetics & Drug Discovery: Serves as a constrained or modified amino acid residue in the design of peptide analogs and peptidomimetics to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: The reactive sulfinyl and cyano groups make it a candidate for developing chemical probes, linkers, or for bioconjugation strategies in chemical biology.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Catalyst/ Ligand Precursor: Potential use as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to induce stereoselectivity.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Alanine, 3-(Cyanomethylsulfinyl)-, L-
CAS No.	122070-95-5
Molecular Formula	C5H8N2O3S
Molecular Weight	176.19 g/mol
Synonyms	L-3-(Cyanomethylsulfinyl)alanine; (2S)-2-Amino-3-[(cyanomethyl)sulfinyl]propanoic acid; 3-[(Cyanomethyl)sulfinyl]-L-alanine; L-Alanine, 3-[(cyanomethyl)sulfinyl]-; 2-Amino-3-((cyanomethyl)sulfinyl)propanoic acid; L-3-(Cyanomethylsulfinyl)alanine; Alanine derivative with cyanomethylsulfinyl group
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Quality Control

Our Alanine, 3-(Cyanomethylsulfinyl)-, L- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% e.e.
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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