Description

Ethyl 2-Methylphenylalanine is a protected amino acid derivative, specifically the ethyl ester of 2-methylphenylalanine. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering precise control over stereochemistry and molecular architecture. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptides, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for research and development.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct complex, enantiomerically pure molecules.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: An intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Methylphenylalanine
CAS No.	46438-07-7
Molecular Formula	C12H17NO2
Molecular Weight	207.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Methyl-DL-phenylalaninate; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(2-methylphenyl)propanoic acid ethyl ester; DL-2-Methylphenylalanine ethyl ester; α-Amino-2-methylbenzenepropanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-amino-2-methylhydrocinnamate; Ethyl 3-(2-methylphenyl)-2-aminopropanoate; 2-Methylphenylalanine ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Methylphenylalanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity and chemical identity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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