Description

D-Canaline is a non-proteinogenic amino acid analog with significant biochemical activity, primarily known for its role as a potent inhibitor of ornithine aminotransferase and pyridoxal phosphate-dependent enzymes. This compound is a critical research tool for studying amino acid metabolism, enzyme function, and metabolic pathways in both plants and microorganisms. It is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors who require high-purity biochemical intermediates for advanced R&D and process development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for ornithine aminotransferase, to investigate amino acid metabolism and related disorders.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in studies of plant metabolism and the development of compounds that may influence plant growth or defense mechanisms.
• Microbiology Studies: Utilized to probe bacterial and fungal metabolic pathways, aiding in the discovery of new antimicrobial targets.
• Academic & Institutional Labs: A vital reagent for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental research in biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Process Chemistry: Employed as a building block or chiral synthon in the synthesis of more complex, biologically active molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Canaline
CAS No.	128395-79-9
Molecular Formula	C4H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4-(aminooxy)butyric acid; D-2-Amino-4-(aminooxy)butanoic acid; (S)-Canavanine analog; O-Amino-L-homoserine; L-2-Amino-4-(aminooxy)butyric acid (enantiomer); Canaline (D-form); 4-Aminooxy-2-aminobutanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our D-Canaline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to meet the exacting standards required for biochemical and pharmaceutical research. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (D-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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