Description

2,3-Diphenylalanine is a synthetic, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring two phenyl substituents on the α-carbon. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies for the development of novel peptide-based therapeutics, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive compounds. The compound's defined stereochemistry and aromatic character are key to its utility in creating molecules with specific biological activities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for peptide mimetics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Peptide Chemistry Research: Used as a modified amino acid residue in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to study structure-activity relationships and enhance peptide stability.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Employed in creating labeled or tagged compounds for investigating biological pathways and protein-protein interactions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Catalyst/ Ligand Precursor: Its chiral center makes it a potential precursor for ligands used in asymmetric catalysis for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key material in organic chemistry laboratories for methodological studies and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Diphenylalanine
CAS No.	56594-95-7
Molecular Formula	C15H15NO2
Molecular Weight	241.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Diphenyl-2-aminopropanoic Acid; 2-Amino-2,3-diphenylpropanoic Acid; DL-2,3-Diphenylalanine; (±)-2,3-Diphenylalanine; α-Amino-α-methylbibenzylacetic Acid; 2,3-Diphenyl-2-aminopropionic Acid; NSC 163022; 2,3-Diphenyl-α-alanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Diphenylalanine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our standard grade typically meets a high purity specification, confirmed by chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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