Description

Dl-Alanine, n-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Hydrobromide is a protected amino acid derivative, specifically the hydrobromide salt of a methylated alanine methyl ester. This compound serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of peptides and modified amino acids where steric and electronic properties need to be controlled. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis laboratories for developing novel therapeutic agents and bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce N-methylated alanine residues, which can enhance metabolic stability and alter conformation.
• Proteomics Research: Valuable tool in biochemical research for studying enzyme-substrate interactions and designing enzyme inhibitors.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the development of molecular probes and labeled compounds for biological studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Potential intermediate in the development of specialized herbicides or plant growth regulators.
• Academic & R&D: Serves as a reference standard and reagent in university and industrial research laboratories for methodological development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Alanine, n-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Hydrobromide
CAS No.	33099-09-1
Molecular Formula	C5H12BrNO2
Molecular Weight	198.06 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-(Methylamino)propanoic acid methyl ester hydrobromide; Methyl DL-2-(methylamino)propanoate hydrobromide; Methyl N-methyl-DL-alaninate hydrobromide; N-Methyl-DL-alanine methyl ester hydrobromide; Alanine, N-methyl-, methyl ester, hydrobromide, DL-; DL-N-Methylalanine methyl ester HBr; Racemic N-methylalanine methyl ester hydrobromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-Alanine, n-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Hydrobromide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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