Description

Dl-β-Hydroxynorvaline is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptidomimetics. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require high-purity, specialized amino acids for drug discovery and development processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of novel APIs, especially protease inhibitors and other therapeutic peptides.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and to create peptidomimetic drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce chirality.
• Metabolite Standard: Serves as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for the identification and quantification of related metabolites.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role and effects in amino acid metabolism and related biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-β-Hydroxynorvaline
CAS No.	34042-00-7
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-β-Hydroxynorvaline; (±)-2-Amino-3-hydroxyvaleric acid; 3-Hydroxy-2-aminopentanoic acid; 2-Amino-3-hydroxypentanoic acid; β-Hydroxynorvaline; DL-3-Hydroxynorvaline; H-Nva(3-OH)-OH; DL-2-Amino-3-hydroxypentanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our Dl-β-Hydroxynorvaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use 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%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	DL-mixture (Racemic)
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.