Description

(R)-2-Furanalanine Methyl Ester CAS NO 127759-47-1 is a chiral, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a furan ring. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and development teams, agrochemical scientists, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the creation of novel active compounds and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of novel pesticides and herbicides where the chiral center and furan moiety impart specific biological activity.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Employed in the synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics for drug discovery, leveraging its non-natural amino acid structure.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Acts as a chiral ligand precursor or auxiliary in the development of asymmetric synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialized building block for the manufacture of complex fragrance, flavor, and performance chemical compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process development in pilot-scale facilities.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Furanalanine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	127759-47-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight	181.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-3-(2-furyl)propanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl (R)-2-amino-3-(furan-2-yl)propanoate; (R)-α-Amino-β-(2-furyl)propionic acid methyl ester; (R)-2-Furylalanine methyl ester; (R)-Furan-2-yl-alanine methyl ester; (R)-3-(2-Furyl)alanine methyl ester; (R)-β-(2-Furyl)alanine methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (R)-2-Furanalanine Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and chiral integrity, which are critical for your synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), chemical purity (by HPLC), and residual solvent content is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment supports compliance in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments for research and development use.

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). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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