Description

(R)-2-Amino-2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a chiral center and a pyridine moiety, making it a valuable chiral building block for pharmaceutical research and development. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral ligands for catalysis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates for drug discovery and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in neurological and anti-infective therapeutic areas.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to develop chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis, enhancing enantioselectivity in chemical reactions.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog in the design and synthesis of peptide mimics to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of enantiomerically pure agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and protein-protein interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: A fundamental reagent for university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting research in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Amino-2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1228556-95-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-2-(2-Pyridyl)acetic Acid; (R)-2-Pyridylglycine; D-2-Pyridylglycine; (R)-Amino(pyridin-2-yl)acetic Acid; (2R)-2-Amino-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid; (R)-α-Amino-2-pyridineacetic Acid; (R)-2-(2-Pyridyl)glycine
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Amino-2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess are 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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