Description

L-δ-Hydroxynorvaline CAS NO 489469-35-4 is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This chiral building block is valued for its unique structural features, which enable the precise construction of complex molecules and the modulation of biological activity. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and chiral ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including protease inhibitors and other biologically active compounds.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used to incorporate non-standard amino acids into custom peptides for research and therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new chiral pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a substrate or inhibitor to probe metabolic pathways.
• Chiral Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel asymmetric catalysts for stereoselective chemical transformations.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-δ-Hydroxynorvaline
CAS No.	489469-35-4
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-4-hydroxyvaleric acid; (2S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxypentanoic acid; L-2-Amino-4-hydroxypentanoic acid; L-α-Amino-δ-hydroxyvaleric acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxypentanoic acid; L-δ-Hydroxynorvaline; L-4-Hydroxynorvaline; L-δ-Hydroxynorvaline
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Quality Control

Our L-δ-Hydroxynorvaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

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
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.