Description

n-Formyl-L-Alanine Succinic Anhydride is a specialized, high-purity chemical building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a protected amino acid derivative, enabling precise peptide coupling and modification reactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers for the development of novel therapeutic peptides and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for the controlled introduction of alanine residues in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the research and development of peptide-based drugs, prodrugs, and targeted therapeutic agents.
• Bioconjugation: Acts as a linker or spacer molecule for coupling peptides to other biomolecules, polymers, or surfaces in bioconjugation chemistry.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of custom amino acid analogs and probes for studying protein structure and function.
• API Manufacturing: Functions as a critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of novel polymeric materials with peptide-based functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Formyl-L-Alanine Succinic Anhydride
CAS No.	93964-72-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO5
Molecular Weight	199.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-alanine succinic anhydride; L-Alanine, N-formyl-, cyclic anhydride with succinic anhydride; Succinic Anhydride, N-Formyl-L-alanine; N-Formylalanine Succinic Anhydride; (S)-2-Formamidopropanoic acid cyclic anhydride with succinic anhydride; FA-Ala-SA; N-For-Ala-OSu; Alanine derivative, N-formyl, succinic anhydride
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Quality Control

Our n-Formyl-L-Alanine Succinic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
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.