Description

n-Benzyl L-Z-Valinamide is a specialized chiral building block and protected amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex peptide frameworks and as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of novel peptide-based pharmaceuticals and protease inhibitors.
• For use in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) as a protected valine derivative to control stereochemistry.
• In medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• As a building block for constructing non-natural amino acids and peptidomimetics with enhanced metabolic stability.
• For the development of custom peptides and bioactive compounds used in biochemical assays.
• In process chemistry for the scale-up production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing valinamide motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Benzyl L-Z-Valinamide
CAS No.	20998-83-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	234.30 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Valinamide, N-benzyl-; N-Benzyl-L-valinamide; (S)-2-Benzylamino-3-methylbutanamide; Benzyl-L-valinamide; Nα-Benzyl-L-valinamide; Valinamide, N-benzyl-, L-; (2S)-2-(Benzylamino)-3-methylbutanamide; Z-L-Val-NH2 (context-dependent)
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Quality Control

Our n-Benzyl L-Z-Valinamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture uptake, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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