Description

2-Amino-3-m-Tolyl-Propionic Acid is a specialized aromatic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for the development of complex molecules, offering precise structural control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and metabolic drugs.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used in medicinal chemistry to design and synthesize non-peptide compounds that mimic peptide chains for drug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced materials requiring specific aromatic amino acid motifs.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-m-Tolyl-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	5472-70-8
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Methylphenyl)-D,L-alanine; m-Methyl-DL-phenylalanine; 2-Amino-3-(3-methylphenyl)propanoic acid; 3-(m-Tolyl)alanine; DL-3-(3-Methylphenyl)alanine; β-(3-Methylphenyl)-DL-alanine; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(3-methylphenyl)propionic acid
EINECS	226-787-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-m-Tolyl-Propionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	DL-Mixture (Racemic)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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