Description

n-Acetyl-Dl-Phenylalanine is a chemically modified derivative of the essential amino acid phenylalanine, featuring an acetyl group on the amino nitrogen. This modification enhances its stability and alters its physicochemical properties, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from peptide synthesis to the development of chiral compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies and as a substrate or inhibitor in metabolic pathway research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Chemistry: Employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce modified phenylalanine residues.
• Chiral Resolution Studies: Utilized as a racemic model compound for developing and testing methods of enantiomeric separation.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Potential use as a precursor for certain flavor enhancers and nutritional supplements after further processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetyl-Dl-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	2901-75-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO3
Molecular Weight	207.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine; DL-2-Acetamido-3-phenylpropanoic Acid; (±)-N-Acetylphenylalanine; Ac-DL-Phe-OH; NSC 3347; Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine; Racemic N-Acetylphenylalanine; 2-(Acetylamino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid
EINECS	220-819-7

Quality Control

Our n-Acetyl-Dl-Phenylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. While produced to meet general reagent and synthesis-grade standards, specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for research or cGMP applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). To prevent degradation and clumping, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term keeping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Rotation (c=1 in H2O)	± 0.5°

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