Description

L-β-Homomethionine-Hcl is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative used in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in peptide synthesis and as a precursor for specialized biochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on developing novel therapeutic agents and studying metabolic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical chiral building block in the synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway investigation, and protein engineering.
• Peptide Synthesis: An essential component in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for creating custom peptides with specific structural properties.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for potential applications in specialized nutritional supplements and metabolic health products.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new amino acid-based plant growth regulators or bioactive compounds.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Used in the preparation of specialized reagents and standards for analytical and diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-β-Homomethionine-Hcl
CAS No.	1217608-24-6
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2S • HCl
Molecular Weight	215.70 g/mol
Synonyms	L-β-Homomethionine hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid hydrochloride; H-Met(β-homo)-OH • HCl; β-Homomethionine HCl; L-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid hydrochloride; L-β-Homo-Met-OH • HCl; L-β-Homo-Methionine Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our L-β-Homomethionine-Hcl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to ensure compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range provided on COA
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.