Description

Norleucine, 6,6-Dihydroxy- is a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of two hydroxyl groups on its terminal carbon. This unique functionalization makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecules, developing novel active ingredients, and exploring new biochemical pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, peptide mimetics, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a metabolic probe, enzyme substrate analog, or a component in media for studying amino acid metabolism and transport.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporation into custom peptides to modify structure, stability, solubility, or biological activity for research and therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific chiral requirements.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and advanced materials.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Norleucine, 6,6-Dihydroxy-
CAS No.	90115-15-4
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO4
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6-Dihydroxynorleucine; 2-Amino-6,6-dihydroxyhexanoic acid; (RS)-2-Amino-6,6-dihydroxyhexanoic acid; DL-6,6-Dihydroxynorleucine; allo-6,6-Dihydroxynorleucine; 6,6-Dihydroxy-2-aminohexanoic acid; Norleucine diol derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Norleucine, 6,6-Dihydroxy- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including results for assay, chiral purity, and specific impurities is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.