Description

L-β-Homotyrosine Hydrochloride is a non-natural, chiral amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel peptides and bioactive molecules, enabling the exploration of new therapeutic pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in drug discovery, particularly for developing enzyme inhibitors, receptor ligands, and other specialized bioactive agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid residue in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to modulate biological activity and stability.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and as a standard in analytical method development for amino acid analysis.
• Proteomics & Molecular Biology: Useful in the study of protein structure-function relationships and the design of peptide-based probes or diagnostics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a valuable tool for chemists and biologists in universities and corporate R&D labs exploring novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-β-Homotyrosine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	336182-13-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14NO4Cl
Molecular Weight	247.68 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butanoic acid hydrochloride; L-β-Homotyrosine HCl; H-HomoTyr-OH·HCl; β-Homo-L-tyrosine hydrochloride; 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-L-homoalanine hydrochloride; L-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-aminobutanoic acid hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butanoic acid hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-β-Homotyrosine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material 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%
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm

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