Description

3-(2-Quinolyl)-Dl-Alanine is a non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a quinoline moiety, which imparts unique photophysical and coordination properties. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for compounds targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the quinoline structure can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for metal ions in catalysis and the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or complexes.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: The quinoline group makes it a potential precursor for synthesizing fluorescent dyes and molecular sensors.
• Peptidomimetics & Bio-conjugation: Incorporated into peptide analogs to modify stability, bioavailability, or to introduce spectroscopic labels.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile building block for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and material science projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Quinolyl)-Dl-Alanine
CAS No.	123761-12-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-(2-Quinolyl)alanine; 2-Amino-3-(quinolin-2-yl)propanoic acid; (±)-3-(2-Quinolyl)alanine; 3-(Quinolin-2-yl)-DL-alanine; 2-Quinolinealanine; Alanine, 3-(2-quinolyl)-, DL-; Quinolin-2-yl-alanine
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Quinolyl)-Dl-Alanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	DL-mixture (Racemic)
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.