Description

(+/-)-n-(Benzylidene)Alanine Ethyl Ester is a versatile chiral amino acid derivative, specifically an ethyl ester Schiff base of alanine. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of non-proteinogenic amino acids, peptidomimetics, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the development and preparation of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel chiral pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances requiring chiral control.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in studies involving Schiff base chemistry and stereoselective transformations.
• Material Science Research: Potential precursor for chiral monomers or additives in the development of advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-n-(Benzylidene)Alanine Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	60930-36-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	205.25 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-N-(Benzylidene)alanine ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(benzylideneamino)propanoate; Ethyl (benzylidene)alaninate; Alanine, N-(phenylmethylene)-, ethyl ester, (±)-; (±)-N-Benzylidenealanine ethyl ester; Benzylidenealanine ethyl ester; N-Benzylidene-DL-alanine ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (+/-)-n-(Benzylidene)Alanine Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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