Description

(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral amino acid derivative, essential for advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in drug discovery, process chemistry, and the development of targeted therapies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry to introduce specific structural motifs.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in the development of new catalytic systems.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and receptor binding assays.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	906813-62-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11N2O4 • HCl
Molecular Weight	246.66 g/mol (Free base: 210.20 g/mol)
Synonyms	(S)-4-Nitro-L-phenylalanine hydrochloride; L-4-Nitrophenylalanine hydrochloride; (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propionic acid hydrochloride; (S)-α-Amino-4-nitrobenzenepropanoic acid hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Azaniumyl-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propanoate chloride; 4-Nitro-L-Phe-OH • HCl; p-Nitro-L-phenylalanine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤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.