Description

Alanine, n-Pyruvoyl-, Dl- (6Ci) is a specialized amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, bioactive peptides, and complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in cutting-edge synthetic chemistry and life science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptide-based drug discovery.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected or modified amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for creating novel peptide sequences.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a building block in stereoselective organic synthesis to introduce specific chiral centers into complex target molecules.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and compound identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine, n-Pyruvoyl-, Dl- (6Ci)
CAS No.	877036-29-8
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO4
Molecular Weight	159.14 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Amino-3-oxobutanoic acid; 2-Amino-3-oxobutanoic acid (racemic); 3-Oxo-DL-alanine; Pyruvoylalanine; Alanine, 3-oxo- (racemic); α-Amino-β-ketobutyric acid; 2-Amino-3-oxobutyric acid; Alanine, N-pyruvoyl- (racemic)
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Quality Control

Our Alanine, n-Pyruvoyl-, Dl- (6Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for research-grade chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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