Description

D-Alanine, (R)-Carboxyhydroxymethyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized chiral building block and ester derivative of D-alanine. This compound is of significant value in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, particularly for the construction of complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially peptides, peptidomimetics, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where stereochemistry impacts biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex organic molecules in custom synthesis and process development.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme mechanisms and as a substrate analog in biochemical assays.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis or for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Alanine, (R)-Carboxyhydroxymethyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	246043-49-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Alanine, (R)-carboxyhydroxymethyl ester; (R)-2-((Carboxymethoxy)methyl)propanoic acid; D-2-((Carboxymethoxy)methyl)propanoic acid; (R)-2-(Carboxymethoxymethyl)propanoic acid; Propanoic acid, 2-[(carboxymethoxy)methyl]-, (2R)-; Alanine, D-, (R)-carboxyhydroxymethyl ester (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our D-Alanine, (R)-Carboxyhydroxymethyl Ester (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity chiral intermediates.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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