Description

L-β-Homomethionine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative used as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in the research and development of novel peptides, pharmaceutical intermediates, and biochemical tools. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of specialized bioactive molecules and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and synthesis of novel therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands, catalysts, and complex organic molecules requiring a homomethionine moiety.
• Nutritional Science Studies: Utilized in research exploring sulfur-containing amino acid analogs and their biological effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-β-Homomethionine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	75946-25-7
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2S • HCl
Molecular Weight	199.70 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid hydrochloride; L-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid hydrochloride; H-Met-OH • HCl; L-Homomethionine HCl; (S)-2-Amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid hydrochloride; β-Homomethionine hydrochloride; L-β-Homomethionine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our L-β-Homomethionine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range available on COA
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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