Description

Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-(1-Oxohexyl)- is a specialized N-acyl amino acid derivative. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering precise structural control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemical development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide mimetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for specialty surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and performance chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme substrates, metabolic pathways, and as a standard in analytical method development.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialty conditioning agents and skin-active compounds.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-(1-Oxohexyl)-
CAS No.	99176-53-1
Molecular Formula	C10H19NO3
Molecular Weight	201.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-N-(1-oxohexyl)alanine; N-Hexanoyl-2-methylalanine; 2-Methyl-N-hexanoylalanine; N-Caprolyl-2-methylalanine; (2-Methyl-alanyl)hexanoic acid; Alanine, N-hexanoyl-2-methyl-; Hexanoic acid, 2-methylalanyl-; 2-Amino-2-methyl-N-valerylpropionamide (related form)
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Quality Control

Our Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-(1-Oxohexyl)- CAS NO 99176-53-1 is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

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