Description

2-Amino-3-Chloro-Propanoic Acid is a halogenated amino acid derivative that serves as a versatile chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both amino and chloro functional groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel APIs, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporation into custom peptides and peptidomimetics to study structure-activity relationships and biological function.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a building block for creating labeled compounds and molecular probes used in biochemical assays.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce chirality in target molecules.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for specialized polymers or coatings requiring specific functional group interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Chloro-Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	39217-38-4
Molecular Formula	C3H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	123.54 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-L-alanine; (S)-2-Amino-3-chloropropanoic acid; L-3-Chloroalanine; β-Chloro-L-alanine; 3-Chloroalanine; 2-Amino-3-chloropropionic acid; Chloroalanine; NSC 163038
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-Chloro-Propanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. We provide full traceability and a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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