Description

3-(2-Naphthalenylamino)Alanine is a specialized amino acid derivative featuring a naphthalene-based aromatic substituent. This structural motif makes it a valuable non-natural amino acid building block for advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers and peptide chemists in the design and synthesis of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for targeted therapies.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a modified amino acid residue to introduce aromatic, hydrophobic, and fluorescent properties into synthetic peptides.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a building block for creating fluorescent or affinity-labeled probes to study protein interactions and enzyme activity.
• Bioconjugation: The functional groups enable its use in linking pharmacophores or reporter molecules to larger biomolecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for developing novel materials and studying structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Naphthalenylamino)Alanine
CAS No.	1185251-09-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-3-[(naphthalen-2-yl)amino]propanoic acid; (2S)-2-Amino-3-[(naphthalen-2-yl)amino]propanoic acid; L-3-(2-Naphthylamino)alanine; β-(2-Naphthylamino)-L-alanine; Naphthalen-2-ylamino-alanine; 3-(2-Naphthylamino)alanine; 1185251-09-5
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our fine chemicals. Production of 3-(2-Naphthalenylamino)Alanine adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. Identity, purity, and chiral integrity are verified using advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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