Description

3-Phenyl-Dl-Alanine Hydrochloride is a hydrochloride salt derivative of the non-natural amino acid, 3-phenylalanine, offering enhanced stability and solubility for synthetic applications. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and metabolic targets.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate a phenylalanine analog with modified properties into peptide chains.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate amino acid metabolism and transport mechanisms.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or resolving agent for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds in fine chemical synthesis.
• Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation in pharmaceutical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenyl-Dl-Alanine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	27172-85-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12NO2Cl
Molecular Weight	201.65 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-Phenylalanine hydrochloride; (±)-3-Phenylalanine hydrochloride; 3-Phenyl-DL-alanine HCl; 2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid hydrochloride; (RS)-3-Phenylalanine hydrochloride; β-Phenyl-DL-alanine hydrochloride; DL-β-Phenylalanine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenyl-Dl-Alanine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Standard quality parameters include assay, chiral purity, and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 anhydrous conditions. 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%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
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.