Description

L-2,5-Dichlorophenylalanine is a non-natural, chiral amino acid derivative featuring chlorine substituents on the phenyl ring. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity, structurally defined intermediates for drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in neurological and metabolic disorder research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporation into custom peptides to modulate their biological activity, stability, and binding properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific chiral activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Precursor for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis to induce stereoselectivity in chemical reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Tool compound for studying enzyme mechanisms, substrate specificity, and metabolic pathways involving amino acid analogs.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-2,5-Dichlorophenylalanine
CAS No.	754971-91-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	234.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Amino-3-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)propanoic acid; L-(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)alanine; H-2,5-DiCl-Phe-OH; (S)-2-Amino-3-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)propionic acid; 2,5-Dichloro-L-phenylalanine; L-2,5-DCPPA; (S)-3-(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)alanine; UNII-9Q6G2W8Y6T
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Quality Control

Our L-2,5-Dichlorophenylalanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

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
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.