Description

D-3-Cyanophenylalanine is a non-natural, side-chain modified aromatic amino acid derivative. This compound is a valuable synthetic building block and research chemical, particularly for the development of novel peptides and bioconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors for applications in drug discovery, protein engineering, and as a precursor for specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Discovery: Used as a synthetic intermediate or a building block for novel peptide-based therapeutics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: The cyano group serves as a versatile handle for click chemistry or further functionalization to create fluorescent probes, affinity labels, or antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Protein Engineering & Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into peptides to study protein structure-function relationships, stability, and receptor interactions.
• Chemical Biology Studies: Acts as a tool compound to investigate metabolic pathways or as a non-canonical amino acid in synthetic biology.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the synthesis of specialized polymers or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-3-Cyanophenylalanine
CAS No.	263396-43-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-3-(3-cyanophenyl)propanoic acid; D-β-(3-Cyanophenyl)alanine; (R)-3-(3-Cyanophenyl)alanine; D-3-Cyano-Phe; D-3-CN-Phe; D-Phe(3-CN); D-3-Cyanophenylalanine; D-3-CPA
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Quality Control

Our D-3-Cyanophenylalanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets high-grade research standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (D-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.