Description

Alanine, 2-Hydroxy-n-(1-Oxopropyl)-, Methyl Ester is a specialized organic ester derivative of alanine, a fundamental amino acid. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, for applications such as peptide mimetics and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a specialized building block for constructing complex organic molecules with specific stereochemistry in research and development.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the study of amino acid metabolism, enzyme mechanisms, and as a precursor for labeled compounds in tracer studies.
• Peptidomimetics Development: Serves as a crucial component in designing and synthesizing peptide analogs that mimic natural peptides but with enhanced stability or activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the development of advanced, targeted agrochemicals requiring specific chiral centers for bioactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine, 2-Hydroxy-n-(1-Oxopropyl)-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	883456-94-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO4
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(1-oxopropan-2-ylamino)propanoate; Methyl 2-[(1-oxopropyl)amino]propanoate; 2-Hydroxy-N-(1-oxopropyl)alanine methyl ester; Alanine, N-(1-oxopropyl)-, methyl ester; L-Alanine, N-(1-oxopropyl)-, methyl ester (if chiral); Propanoic acid, 2-[(1-oxopropyl)amino]-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(propionylamino)propanoate derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material with typical purities suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. Specifications can be aligned with cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical development purposes.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
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.