Description

(S)-(+)-n-Acetyl-L-Alanine Methyl Ester CAS NO 869082-12-2 is a high-purity, enantiomerically pure chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals where precise stereochemistry is required for biological activity and process efficiency. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in peptide synthesis, chiral catalyst development, and the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptide-based therapeutics.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to construct specific peptide sequences.
• Chiral Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral auxiliaries, ligands, and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(+)-n-Acetyl-L-Alanine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	869082-12-2
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (S)-2-acetamidopropanoate; (S)-Methyl 2-acetamidopropanoate; L-Alanine, N-acetyl-, methyl ester; N-Acetyl-L-alanine methyl ester; Methyl N-acetyl-L-alaninate; (S)-(+)-2-Acetamidopropionic acid methyl ester; Ac-L-Ala-OMe; N-Acetylalanine methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-(+)-n-Acetyl-L-Alanine Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-grade specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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