Description

L-Norvaline Methyl Ester is a high-purity chiral building block and protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, peptides, and fine chemicals, offering precise stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including enzyme inhibitors and peptide-based therapeutics.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to construct complex peptide sequences.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with specific biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic studies and as a substrate or inhibitor for enzymatic assays.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Norvaline Methyl Ester
CAS No.	29582-96-5
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight	131.17 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Aminopentanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl L-Norvalinate; (S)-2-Aminopentanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Norvaline Methyl Ester; L-Norvaline Methyl Ester Hydrochloride (salt form); Methyl (S)-2-aminopentanoate; H-Nva-OMe; L-α-Aminovaleric Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our L-Norvaline Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤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.