Description

β-Naphthylalanine is a specialized aromatic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for the development of complex molecules with targeted biological activity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors. The product is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure consistency and reliability for critical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptidomimetics.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate naphthyl-based aromaticity into peptide chains.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Core structure for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing amino acid-based fluorescent tags and molecular probes.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for exploring new chemical entities and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Naphthylalanine
CAS No.	63024-43-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	215.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthylalanine; (S)-2-Amino-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid; D-2-Naphthylalanine; L-2-Naphthylalanine; 2-Nal; β-(2-Naphthyl)-L-alanine; 3-(2-Naphthyl)-L-alanine; 2-Naphthalenealanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-Naphthylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee (L- or D- isomer as specified)
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm

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