Description

H-Trp-β-Ala-Oh is a high-purity, protected dipeptide building block, specifically the C-terminal carboxylic acid of tryptophan linked to β-alanine. This compound is essential for the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics, offering precise control over molecular structure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in developing novel therapeutic agents, bioactive probes, and advanced biomaterials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel peptide-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Used in creating fluorescently labeled peptides, affinity tags, and other molecular probes for biochemical research.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a core scaffold in the design of metabolically stable peptide analogs with enhanced bioavailability.
• Cosmeceutical Peptides: Potential ingredient in the research and development of advanced anti-aging or bioactive cosmetic peptides.
• Biomaterials Engineering: Incorporation into designer hydrogels or surface coatings to impart specific biological signaling properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Fundamental reagent for synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs in academic and CRO settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	H-Trp-β-Ala-Oh
CAS No.	67607-64-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₃
Molecular Weight	301.34 g/mol
Synonyms	H-Tryptophyl-β-alanine; Tryptophyl-β-alanine; N-(3-Aminopropanoyl)tryptophan; β-Alanyl-L-tryptophan; L-Tryptophan, N-(3-aminopropanoyl)-; Fmoc-Trp-β-Ala-OH (protected analog); Boc-Trp-β-Ala-OH (protected analog); Trp-βAla
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our H-Trp-β-Ala-Oh is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and chiral analysis to ensure enantiomeric integrity. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccated environments.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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