Description

Homoserine, o-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized amino acid derivative with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and protected intermediate for the development of complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in medicinal chemistry, peptide mimetics, and the synthesis of novel agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antimicrobial and enzyme inhibitor research.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used as a protected homoserine derivative in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of modified peptides and peptide mimetics.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides and plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of amino acid metabolism and as a standard or reagent in analytical method development.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized for the synthesis of activity-based probes and other tools to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and functional materials requiring specific chiral centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Homoserine, o-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	783294-32-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO4
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Amino-4-methoxybutanoate; O-Methyl-L-homoserine Ethyl Ester; 4-Methoxy-L-homoserine Ethyl Ester; L-Homoserine, O-methyl-, ethyl ester; (S)-2-Amino-4-methoxybutyric acid ethyl ester; 2-Amino-4-methoxybutanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (S)-2-amino-4-methoxybutanoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Homoserine, o-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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