Description

D(-)-Norvaline is a non-proteinogenic amino acid belonging to the D-enantiomer series, distinguished by its specific stereochemistry. This high-purity chiral building block is essential for advanced research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry and biochemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for applications requiring precise molecular configuration.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metabolic and neurological studies.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate amino acid metabolism and enzyme specificity.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and to create peptides with enhanced stability or specific biological activity.
• Nutritional Science: Employed in metabolic pathway research to understand branched-chain amino acid interactions and functions.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC).

Basic Information

Product Name	D(-)-Norvaline
CAS No.	2013-12-9
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	D-2-Aminopentanoic Acid; (R)-2-Aminopentanoic Acid; D-α-Aminovaleric Acid; (R)-Norvaline; H-D-Nva-OH; D-Norvaline; (R)-2-Aminovaleric Acid; D-(-)-Norvaline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D(-)-Norvaline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

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
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
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.