Description

2-Amino-3-(5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical chiral building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, offering a unique brominated aromatic scaffold. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder targets.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used to incorporate modified phenylalanine analogs into peptide chains to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and enhance metabolic stability.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis, leveraging its chiral center and functional groups.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides or plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic systems.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized to create labeled or tagged compounds for studying biological pathways and enzyme interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for contract research organizations (CROs) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-(5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1354950-21-2
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrNO3 • HCl
Molecular Weight	308.58 (Free base) / 345.04 (HCl salt)
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-methoxy-DL-phenylalanine hydrochloride; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(5-bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid hydrochloride; DL-5-Bromo-O-methyltyrosine hydrochloride; 3-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)alanine hydrochloride; 2-Azaniumyl-3-(5-bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)propanoate chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-(5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, NMR, and MS for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, and custom purity grades are available upon request.

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. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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