Description

Butanoic Acid, 2-Amino-4-[(S)-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-Carboxyethyl]Sulfinyl]-, (2S)- is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound, with CAS No. 210647-25-9, is valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional groups, which make it a critical chiral building block and a potential precursor for novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in peptide synthesis, metabolic pathway studies, and the development of enzyme inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metabolic and neurological targets.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and investigations into sulfur-containing amino acid biochemistry.
• Peptide Synthesis: Employed as a specialized, non-standard amino acid residue in the solid-phase or solution-phase synthesis of bioactive peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Development: Acts as a structural analog or precursor in the design and synthesis of potential inhibitors for specific enzymes like cystathionine γ-lyase or other sulfur metabolism enzymes.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical and research laboratories.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role and effects in specialized nutritional and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 2-Amino-4-[(S)-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-Carboxyethyl]Sulfinyl]-, (2S)-
CAS No.	210647-25-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2O5S
Molecular Weight	236.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Amino-4-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulfinyl}butanoic acid; L-Cystathionine sulfoxide; (S)-Cystathionine sulfoxide; (2S)-2-Amino-4-[(R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethylsulfinyl]butyric acid; 2-Amino-4-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)sulfinyl]butanoic acid (stereochemistry specified); Cystathionine (S)-sulfoxide; A sulfur-containing amino acid derivative.
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 2-Amino-4-[(S)-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-Carboxyethyl]Sulfinyl]-, (2S)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place 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 storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (specified enantiomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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