Description

3-Methoxy-L-Tyrosine Monohydrate is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of L-Tyrosine. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and conducting metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and metabolic drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and neurotransmitter research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a modified amino acid building block for the production of specialized peptides with enhanced properties.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.
• Metabolite Studies: Utilized in in-vitro and in-vivo studies to investigate tyrosine metabolism and related biochemical processes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for the synthesis of more complex, value-added organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-L-Tyrosine Monohydrate
CAS No.	200630-46-2
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO5 • H2O
Molecular Weight	229.21 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 211.21 g/mol)
Synonyms	L-3-Methoxytyrosine Monohydrate; (2S)-2-Amino-3-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid monohydrate; O-Methyl-L-DOPA; 3-OMe-L-Tyr • H2O; 3-Methoxy-L-tyrosine hydrate; 3-O-Methyl-L-tyrosine monohydrate; L-m-Tyrosine, 3-methoxy-, monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-L-Tyrosine Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (L-Isomer)
Water Content (KF)	6.0% - 8.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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