Description

L-Alanine, 3-[(R)-(Carboxymethyl)Sulfinyl]- is a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a unique sulfinyl side chain. This compound is of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and biochemical probes. It serves as a critical chiral building block for medicinal chemists and researchers in the life sciences sector, enabling the exploration of new therapeutic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in areas targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies and proteomics research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to introduce specific structural or functional modifications for drug discovery.
• Ligand Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating agents or ligands in catalysis and diagnostic imaging.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Alanine, 3-[(R)-(Carboxymethyl)Sulfinyl]-
CAS No.	61475-35-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO5S
Molecular Weight	195.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-(Carboxymethylsulfinyl)-L-alanine; L-3-[(R)-Carboxymethylsulfinyl]alanine; (2R)-2-Amino-3-[(R)-carboxymethanesulfinyl]propanoic acid; L-Sulfinylalanine derivative; Alanine sulfoxide derivative; Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply L-Alanine, 3-[(R)-(Carboxymethyl)Sulfinyl]- with a focus on high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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