Description

(S)-2-Amino-3-Hydroxy-2-Phenylpropanoic Acid is a high-purity, single-enantiomer amino acid derivative of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This chiral building block is essential for the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds where stereochemistry is critical for efficacy and safety. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for applications in drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurology and metabolic disease research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate a phenylglycinol-derived moiety into peptide chains.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for developing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric transformations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a standard or reference compound in analytical method development for chiral separation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Amino-3-Hydroxy-2-Phenylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	185396-35-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight	181.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Phenylglycinol Acid; (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoic Acid; (S)-β-Hydroxy-phenylalanine; (S)-3-Hydroxy-D-phenylglycine; L-3-Hydroxyphenylglycine; (2S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-2-phenyl-3-hydroxypropionic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Amino-3-Hydroxy-2-Phenylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
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.