Description

Isovaline, 3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized chiral building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which serves as a precursor for complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where the specific spatial orientation of the molecule is critical for bioactivity.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative for constructing peptide analogs and mimetics in drug discovery programs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for high-value, complex specialty chemicals used in various high-tech industries.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isovaline, 3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	151858-52-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-methyl-2-aminobutanoate; Methyl 2-amino-3-methylbutanoate; 2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid methyl ester; 3-Methylisovaline methyl ester; L-Isovaline methyl ester (stereoisomer); D-Isovaline methyl ester (stereoisomer); DL-Isovaline methyl ester; (RS)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Isovaline, 3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, which is critical for your synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as chiral purity, enantiomeric excess, and chemical purity is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% e.e. (Specify isomer: L-, D-, or DL-)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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