Description

n-Formyl-Dl-Alanine is a versatile N-formylated amino acid derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a protected intermediate, enabling the controlled synthesis of complex peptides and other bioactive molecules. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular construction is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the creation of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Valuable chiral synthon for the production of specialty chemicals and complex organic compounds.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The formyl group can be selectively introduced and removed, facilitating multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-Formyl-Dl-Alanine
CAS No.	5893-10-7
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO3
Molecular Weight	117.10 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Formamidopropanoic Acid; N-Formylalanine; DL-N-Formylalanine; 2-Formamidopropanoic Acid; Alanine, N-formyl-; Formyl-DL-alanine; (±)-2-Formamidopropanoic Acid; NSC 403697
EINECS	227-567-7

Quality Control

Our n-Formyl-Dl-Alanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Chiral Purity (DL Ratio)	~50:50 (Contact for specific ratio)

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