Description

L-Alanine, 3-[(Carboxymethyl)Sulfonyl]- is a specialized, high-purity amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel peptides, pharmaceutical intermediates, and biochemical research tools. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a modified amino acid residue to introduce specific functional groups (sulfonyl and carboxymethyl) into custom peptide sequences, altering their stability, solubility, or bioactivity.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the study of enzyme-substrate interactions, metabolic pathways, and as a standard or reagent in analytical method development.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating agents or ligands used in catalysis or metal ion binding studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral synthon for constructing complex organic molecules with high stereochemical purity.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Alanine, 3-[(Carboxymethyl)Sulfonyl]-
CAS No.	25515-73-5
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO6S
Molecular Weight	223.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Carboxymethylsulfonyl)-L-alanine; L-2-Amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfonyl)propanoic acid; (2S)-2-Amino-3-[(carboxymethyl)sulfonyl]propanoic acid; NSC 163063; Alanine, N-[(carboxymethyl)sulfonyl]-; N-(Carboxymethylsulfonyl)alanine
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Quality Control

Our L-Alanine, 3-[(Carboxymethyl)Sulfonyl]- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability 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 must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

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

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