Description

Alanine, n-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized amino acid derivative, specifically an ethyl ester of a modified alanine. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate, offering significant value in the synthesis of complex molecules where precise stereochemistry and functional group manipulation are required. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific stereochemical configurations for optimal activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, including ligands for catalysis, dyes, and advanced polymers.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories as a substrate or precursor for studying enzymatic reactions and metabolic pathways.
• Peptide Chemistry: Utilized in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce modified alanine residues, altering the stability or biological activity of peptide sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine, n-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	34495-35-7
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(Hydroxymethyl)propanoate; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypropionate; 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 163044; Alanine, N-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)propionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alanine, n-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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