Description

(2S)-2-Amino-4-[[(2R)-2-Amino-2-Carboxyethyl]Sulfinyl]-Butanoic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and a potential precursor for novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in peptide synthesis, metabolic pathway studies, and the development of enzyme inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic disorders.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate sulfur-containing amino acid metabolism and related pathways.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporated into custom peptides to introduce specific structural motifs or to study the effects of sulfinyl modifications on peptide conformation and activity.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its potential role and interactions in specialized nutritional formulations and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(2S)-2-Amino-4-[[(2R)-2-Amino-2-Carboxyethyl]Sulfinyl]-Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	54927-81-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2O5S
Molecular Weight	236.25 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Allothreonine sulfoxide; (2S)-2-Amino-4-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulfinyl}butanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-(((R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)sulfinyl)butanoic acid; Allothreonine Sulfoxide; 4-[[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulfinyl]-L-threonine
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Quality Control

Our (2S)-2-Amino-4-[[(2R)-2-Amino-2-Carboxyethyl]Sulfinyl]-Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccated or inert atmosphere packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.