Description

2,6-Dimethy-Dl-Phenylalanine is a synthetic, non-natural amino acid derivative featuring dimethyl substitution on the phenyl ring. This structural modification is critical for fine-tuning the steric and electronic properties of peptide-based compounds, impacting their biological activity and metabolic stability. It serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic peptides, protease inhibitors, and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with enhanced specificity and environmental profiles.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce sterically hindered, non-proteinogenic amino acid residues.
• Chemical Biology Research: Tool compound for studying enzyme-substrate interactions, receptor binding, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Material Science: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and dendrimers with tailored properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Potential precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in stereoselective synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethy-Dl-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	132466-22-9
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO2
Molecular Weight	193.24 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2,6-Dimethylphenylalanine; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)propanoic acid; 2,6-Dimethyl-DL-phenylalanine; α-Amino-2,6-dimethylbenzenepropanoic acid; 3-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)alanine; 2,6-Dimethyl-α-aminohydrocinnamic acid; (DL)-2,6-Dimethylphenylalanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dimethy-Dl-Phenylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles determined by techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in research and cGMP-regulated synthesis.

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. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	DL-Ratio ~50:50
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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