Description

o-Methyl-D-Tyrosine is a non-natural, chiral amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. Its value lies in its role as a key chiral building block and precursor for the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules, particularly peptides and enzyme inhibitors. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise stereochemistry and reliable quality for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected or modified tyrosine analog in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Proteomics & Molecular Biology: Employed in the design and study of proteins with tailored properties or functions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A building block for creating complex organic molecules with specific stereochemical configurations.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Methyl-D-Tyrosine
CAS No.	39878-65-4
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO3
Molecular Weight	195.22 g/mol
Synonyms	D-2-Methyltyrosine; (R)-2-Amino-3-(2-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid; H-D-2-MeTyr-OH; D-2-Methoxytyrosine; (R)-2-Methyltyrosine; D-o-Methyltyrosine; D-α-Methyltyrosine (isomer specific); 2-Methoxy-D-tyrosine
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Quality Control

Our o-Methyl-D-Tyrosine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to meet the stringent requirements of research and cGMP-grade applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing full specifications and test results is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

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