Description

3-(2-Pyridyl)-Dl-Alanine is a non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a pyridyl side chain, which imparts unique chemical and biological properties. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and biochemical probe in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, agrochemical scientists, and specialty chemical manufacturers for applications in drug discovery, asymmetric synthesis, and the development of novel catalysts or ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and metabolic targets.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or substrate in enzymatic studies and for investigating amino acid transport and metabolism due to its structural mimicry of natural amino acids.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of chiral ligands used in metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Peptidomimetics: Incorporated into peptide chains to create peptidomimetics with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific receptor binding affinity.
• Material Science: A building block for functionalized polymers and smart materials that require specific molecular recognition sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Pyridyl)-Dl-Alanine
CAS No.	98062-70-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-(2-Pyridyl)alanine; 2-Amino-3-(pyridin-2-yl)propanoic acid; (±)-3-(2-Pyridyl)alanine; 3-(2-Pyridinyl)-DL-alanine; Alanine, 3-(2-pyridyl)-, DL-; 2-Pyridylalanine; (RS)-3-(Pyridin-2-yl)alanine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Pyridyl)-Dl-Alanine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Rotation	Specific rotation data provided on COA

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