Description

L-2-Furylalanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a furan ring, offering unique structural and electronic properties for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in medicinal chemistry, peptide research, and the synthesis of complex organic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in protease inhibitor design.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporation into custom peptides to modulate their biological activity, stability, and binding affinity.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and as a scaffold for creating focused compound libraries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel, biologically active compounds for crop protection.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate metabolic pathways.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-2-Furylalanine
CAS No.	127682-08-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight	155.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-(2-furyl)propanoic acid; L-β-(2-Furyl)alanine; (S)-2-Furylalanine; Furan-2-yl-L-alanine; L-Furan-2-ylalanine; 2-Furyl-L-alanine; FA; FUA
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Quality Control

Our L-2-Furylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every 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 (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
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
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.