Description

D-Homotyrosine Hydrobromide is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative, specifically the hydrobromide salt of D-homotyrosine. This compound is a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the synthesis of novel peptides, peptidomimetics, and other bioactive molecules where precise stereochemistry is essential.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, including peptide-based drugs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a specialized, non-natural amino acid residue to introduce structural modifications and enhance the metabolic stability or binding affinity of synthetic peptides.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in studies of enzyme mechanisms, receptor-ligand interactions, and metabolic pathways involving tyrosine analogs.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of complex, enantiomerically pure molecules for medicinal chemistry applications.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for method development, validation, and quality control of related pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	D-Homotyrosine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	185617-14-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14BrNO3
Molecular Weight	276.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butanoic acid hydrobromide; D-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butyric acid HBr; D-α-Amino-4-hydroxyhomohydrocinnamic acid hydrobromide; D-Homo-tyrosine HBr; (R)-Homo-tyrosine hydrobromide; D-HTYR HBr
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Quality Control

Our D-Homotyrosine Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccated environments.

Specification

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