Description

L-Styrylalanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a styryl side chain, which serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and biochemical probes. This high-purity chiral compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of protease inhibitors, enzyme substrates, and other biologically active molecules.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used to incorporate the styryl moiety into peptides to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) or create fluorescent peptide analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or reference standard in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme mechanism investigations.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or building block for specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct complex chiral centers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	L-Styrylalanine
CAS No.	267650-37-3
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO2
Molecular Weight	191.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-(2-phenylethenyl)propanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-3-(2-phenylethenyl)propionic acid; L-2-Amino-3-(2-phenylethenyl)propanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-3-(styryl)propanoic acid; L-β-Styrylalanine; (S)-β-Styrylalanine; L-3-(2-Phenylethenyl)alanine; (S)-3-(2-Phenylethenyl)alanine
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Quality Control

Our L-Styrylalanine 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 synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities is 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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