Description

L-Alanine Benzyl Ester Hydrochloride is a protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a key chiral building block, enabling the controlled introduction of the alanine moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the development of peptides, peptidomimetics, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Peptide Synthesis: A crucial intermediate in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for constructing peptide chains.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block in the research and development of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the site-specific modification of proteins and other biomolecules for therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of probes and tools for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a chiral auxiliary or starting material in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for specialized polymers and functional materials requiring amino acid-based components.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Alanine Benzyl Ester Hydrochloride
CAS No.	34404-37-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	215.68 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Alanine benzyl ester hydrochloride; (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid benzyl ester hydrochloride; H-Ala-OBzl·HCl; Benzyl L-alaninate hydrochloride; Alanine benzyl ester HCl; L-2-Aminopropionic acid benzyl ester hydrochloride; (S)-2-(Benzyloxycarbonylamino)propanoic acid (common misnomer for the ester); Bzl-Ala-OH·HCl (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our L-Alanine Benzyl Ester Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

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