Description

L-3-Cyanophenylalanine is a non-natural, side-chain modified aromatic amino acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, offering a versatile nitrile functional group for further chemical elaboration. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as peptide modification and the development of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporation into peptide chains to introduce the 3-cyanophenyl moiety, altering physical, chemical, or biological properties.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the design and synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or building block for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Utilized in the synthesis of activity-based probes or affinity labels for protein studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-3-Cyanophenylalanine
CAS No.	57213-48-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-(3-cyanophenyl)propanoic acid; L-β-(3-Cyanophenyl)alanine; 3-Cyano-L-phenylalanine; L-m-Cyanophenylalanine; H-m-CN-Phe-OH; (S)-3-(3-Cyanophenyl)alanine; Phe(3-CN)-OH
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Quality Control

Our L-3-Cyanophenylalanine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and compliance with customer specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a 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. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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