Description

Valine, 3-Nitro- (9Ci) is a specialized nitro-substituted derivative of the essential amino acid L-valine, identified by CAS NO 170454-20-3. This modified amino acid serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex peptide mimetics and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and protease inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides and plant growth regulators with targeted activity.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Used in creating labeled peptides and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Fundamental research tool in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology for studying structure-activity relationships.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, chiral auxiliaries, and catalysts.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of functional polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Valine, 3-Nitro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	170454-20-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitrovaline; (2S)-2-Amino-3-nitrobutanoic acid; L-3-Nitrovaline; 3-Nitro-L-valine; 2-Amino-3-nitrobutyric acid; Nitrovaline; 3-Nitrovaline (9CI); NSC 760433
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Valine, 3-Nitro- (9Ci) is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development projects. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), chiral purity, and related substances is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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