Description

(2R,3R)-3-Methylglutamic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel drugs, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporation into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships and create bioactive analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce chirality.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R,3R)-3-Methylglutamic Acid
CAS No.	97550-61-3
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO4
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-3-Methyl-L-glutamic Acid; (2R,3R)-3-Methylglutamate; (2R,3R)-3-Methyl-2-aminopentanedioic Acid; (2R,3R)-3-Methyl-DL-glutamic Acid (ambiguous); 3-Methyl-L-glutamic Acid (stereoisomer); 3-Methylglutamic Acid (2R,3R)-isomer
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Quality Control

Our (2R,3R)-3-Methylglutamic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and specific parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% de (diastereomeric excess)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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