Description

Pyrazinyl-L-Alanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a pyrazine ring, a structure of significant interest in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel peptides and peptidomimetics, enabling the exploration of new pharmaceutical activities. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical R&D departments focused on drug discovery and the development of advanced biomolecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing peptide-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop novel enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Serves as a specialty amino acid for labeling proteins or creating fluorescent or affinity probes.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptide sequences to introduce unique structural and electronic properties.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in metabolic pathway studies or as a substrate analog in enzymatic assays.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research in organic synthesis, chemical biology, and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrazinyl-L-Alanine
CAS No.	87831-85-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	167.17 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)propanoic acid; 2-Pyrazinyl-L-alanine; (S)-2-Amino-3-pyrazinylpropionic acid; Fmoc-Pyrazinyl-L-alanine-OH (when protected); Pyrazinealanine; L-Pyrazinylalanine; 3-(2-Pyrazinyl)-L-alanine
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Quality Control

Our Pyrazinyl-L-Alanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and spectroscopic identification. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or development 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). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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