Description

4-Hydroxy-L-Homoserine Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and metabolic intermediate, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules and the study of biological pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for applications in drug discovery, proteomics, and the production of specialized peptides.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a metabolic precursor or analog in studies of amino acid biosynthesis, particularly in plant and microbial systems.
• Peptide Synthesis: Employed as a specialized, protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry to introduce unique structural features.
• Proteomics & Cell Culture: Acts as a component in defined media for microbial fermentation or mammalian cell culture to study specific metabolic functions.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a potential intermediate in the development of new plant growth regulators or herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-L-Homoserine Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt
CAS No.	153530-52-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12F3NO6
Molecular Weight	275.18 g/mol
Synonyms	L-4-Hydroxyhomoserine TFA Salt; (2S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid trifluoroacetate; 4-Hydroxy-L-homoserine trifluoroacetate; Hoh-TFA; 4-Hydroxyhomoserine (L-form) TFA salt; 4-Hydroxy-L-2-aminobutanoic acid trifluoroacetic acid salt; O-Phospho-L-homoserine precursor
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-L-Homoserine Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR) to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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