Description

2-Amino-3-(4-Chlorophenyl)Propionic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a structurally defined, halogenated phenylalanine scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and specialized agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate a 4-chlorophenylalanine analog, modifying peptide stability, lipophilicity, and bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Employed in creating labeled probes, enzyme substrates, and other research tools for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialized polymers and liquid crystals where the chlorophenyl group influences material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-(4-Chlorophenyl)Propionic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	23633-07-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	236.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)propanoic acid hydrochloride; 4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine hydrochloride; DL-4-Chlorophenylalanine hydrochloride; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)propionic acid hydrochloride; p-Chlorophenylalanine HCl; 4-Cl-Phe-OH·HCl; 2-Amino-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propionic acid hydrochloride; NSC 190939
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-(4-Chlorophenyl)Propionic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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