Description

3-Cyclohexyl-L-Alanine Hydrate is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a cyclohexyl side chain, offering unique steric and hydrophobic properties for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is a critical chiral building block in pharmaceutical research and development, enabling the creation of novel peptide-based therapeutics and enzyme inhibitors. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of peptide drugs, protease inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides with specific modes of action.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporated into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and enhance metabolic stability.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate analog or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce chirality.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for creating specialized polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyclohexyl-L-Alanine Hydrate
CAS No.	307310-72-1
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO2 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-cyclohexylpropanoic acid hydrate; L-3-Cyclohexylalanine hydrate; (S)-3-Cyclohexylalanine hydrate; H-Cha-OH · xH2O; Cyclohexyl-L-alanine hydrate; NSC 760433 hydrate; (2S)-2-Amino-3-cyclohexylpropanoic acid hydrate; Fmoc-3-cyclohexyl-L-alanine hydrate precursor
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclohexyl-L-Alanine Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

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 must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment after each use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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