(2S)-2-amino-3-naphthalen-2-ylpropanoic acid

(2S)-2-amino-3-naphthalen-2-ylpropanoic acid - Names and Identifiers

Name	L-3-(2-naphthyl)alanine
Synonyms	H-2-Nal-OH H-2-Nal-OH·HCl Naphthylalanine 2-L-naphtylalanine L-2-Naphthylalanine L-Ala(2-naphthyl)-OH 2-Naphthyl-L-Alanine L-3-(2-naphthyl)alanine 3-(2-Naphthyl)-L-alanine 3-(2-NAPHTHYL)-L-ALANINE HCL 3-Naphth-2-yl-L-phenylalanine (S)-2-(naphthalen-2-ylaMino)propanoic acid (2S)-2-amino-3-naphthalen-2-ylpropanoic acid
CAS	58438-03-2
InChI	InChI=1/C13H13NO2/c14-12(13(15)16)8-9-5-6-10-3-1-2-4-11(10)7-9/h1-7,12H,8,14H2,(H,15,16)/t12-/m0/s1

(2S)-2-amino-3-naphthalen-2-ylpropanoic acid - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C13H13NO2
Molar Mass	215.25
Density	1.1242 (rough estimate)
Melting Point	240°C(dec.)(lit.)
Boling Point	355.53°C (rough estimate)
Solubility	Soluble in 1mol/L NaOH.
Appearance	Crystalline Powder
Color	Off-white
pKa	2.21±0.30(Predicted)
Storage Condition	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Sensitive	Sensitive to heat
Refractive Index	1.5480 (estimate)
MDL	MFCD00066087

(2S)-2-amino-3-naphthalen-2-ylpropanoic acid - Risk and Safety

Hazard Symbols	Xi - Irritant
Safety Description	24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK Germany	3
HS Code	29224999

(2S)-2-amino-3-naphthalen-2-ylpropanoic acid - Introduction

L-3-(2-naphthyl)alanine is a non-natural amino acid with a 2-naphthyl and L-alanine group in its chemical structure. The following is a description of its nature, use, formulation and safety information:

Nature:
-Appearance: White crystalline solid
-Molecular formula: C15H15NO2
-Molecular weight: 241.29g/mol
-Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol
-melting point: about 160-163 ℃

Use:
- L-3-(2-napthyl) alanine has potential application value in the field of biomedicine and can be used as raw materials or components for the synthesis of peptides and proteins.
-Its 2-naphthyl structure can provide additional physical and chemical properties for the molecule, such as fluorescence, stability, etc., so it is also used in drug design and peptide fluorescent labeling research.

Preparation Method:
- L-3-(2-napthyl) alanine can be prepared by chemical synthesis. A common method is to add 2-naphthalenone to glycine, and then through appropriate functional group protection and reaction conditions to obtain the target product.

Safety Information:
- L-3-(2-napthyl) alanine will not produce obvious toxicity to human body under reasonable use conditions.
-However, as a chemical, safe practices should be followed to avoid ingestion, inhalation or skin contact.
-Care should be taken to prevent contact with other chemicals, especially flammable and easily oxidized substances.
-If necessary, wear protective gloves and glasses in a well-ventilated area or when packaging and handling to avoid direct contact.

Last Update：2024-04-09 20:45:29