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Fmoc-3-(3-pyridyl)-D-alanine (CAS 142994-45-4, C₂₃H₂₀N₂O₄, MW 388.42) is an Fmoc-protected, non-proteinogenic D-amino acid—white to off-white powder, soluble in DMF/DMSO, stored sealed at 2–8 °C. Its main use is as a building block in solid-phase peptide synthesis: the D-configuration resists protease cleavage and extends peptide half-life, while the 3-pyridyl side chain contributes hydrogen bonding, π-stacking and metal coordination, tuning polarity, basicity and target binding. It is used in SAR studies, serine-protease inhibitor/probe design, metallo-peptidomimetics, and as an LC-MS reference or impurity standard. Selling points: one residue delivers both anti-enzymatic stability and side-chain tunability; gram-scale, high value density; stable repeat orders from peptide CROs and pharma R&D; quality documented by HPLC ≥98% and ee ≥99% with full CoA/NMR/MS; cross-sell with L-3-Pal, 2-/4-Pal and Boc analogues. Note: irritant, Fmoc is moisture/base-sensitive, RUO only.
Specifications of (R)-N-Fmoc-(3-Pyridyl)alanine CAS 142994-45-4 COA:
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | White to off-white powder | Off-white powder |
Purity(HPLC) | ≥98% | 99.86% |
Optical Purity | ≤0.5%L-enantiomer | 0.01% |
Specific Rotation[α]20/D | +41°~+44°(C=1 in DMF) | +43.0°(C=1 in DMF) |
Melting Point | 155-165℃ | 159.6-161.7℃ |
Clarity of solution | 0.3 gram in 2ml DMF clear solution | Complies |
Water Content(K.F.) | ≤1.0% | 0.11% |
Loss on drying | ≤1.0%(80℃ 2h) | 0.18%(80℃ 2h) |
IR Spectrum | In accordance with the structure | Complies |
Mass Spectrum | In accordance with the structure | Complies |
NMR Spectrum | In accordance with the structure | Complies |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |

Product Name:Fmoc-3-(3-Pyridyl)-D-Alanine
CAS:142994-45-4
MF:C23H20N2O4
Melting point :159.6-161.7℃
form:powder
color:Off-white
Uses:
Fmoc-3-(3-pyridyl)-D-alanine is a non-proteinogenic (unnatural) amino acid used as a building block in peptide synthesis.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Common names | Fmoc-D-3-Pal-OH; Fmoc-β-(3-pyridyl)-D-Ala-OH |
| CAS | 142994-45-4 (D-form); L-form 175453-07-3 |
| Formula / MW | C₂₃H₂₀N₂O₄ / 388.42 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMF/DMSO; practically insoluble in water |
| Storage | Sealed, dry, 2–8 °C |
It has three key parts:
Fmoc group: the most common amine protecting group in solid-phase peptide synthesis, removed mildly with piperidine and orthogonal to acid-labile groups.
D-configuration (R): natural amino acids are mostly L-form; switching to D-form makes the bond hard for enzymes to cut, improving peptide stability in vivo.
3-pyridyl side chain: a nitrogen-containing aromatic ring that participates in hydrogen bonding, π-stacking and metal coordination — useful for tuning polarity, basicity and target binding.
2. Main uses
Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) building block — its primary use; coupled into the chain as a single residue.
Improving peptide stability — the D-configuration resists protease degradation and extends half-life, commonly used in lead optimization.
Structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies — substituting a natural residue with this one to locate key positions.
Protease inhibitor / substrate probe design — the pyridyl side chain fits the S1/S1' pocket of serine proteases such as kallikrein.
Metal coordination & peptidomimetics — pyridine nitrogen coordinates Zn²⁺/Cu²⁺ for metallo-peptide design.
Reference / impurity standard — mg–g scale for LC-MS method development and peptide API impurity profiling.
3. Selling points
Clear function: one residue solves two problems at once — anti-enzymatic cleavage (D-form) plus polarity/basicity tuning (pyridyl).
Small volume, high value: gram-scale packs, high value density, low storage and freight cost.
Stable customer base: peptide CROs, pharma R&D and academic labs; project-driven with strong repeat orders.
Quality easy to prove: HPLC ≥98%, ee ≥99% with chiral/optical rotation report, full CoA/NMR/MS pack → fast customer QC release.
Easy to store and ship: non-volatile solid, refrigerated and light-protected, long shelf life.
Cross-sell friendly: L-3-Pal, 2-Pal, 4-Pal, Boc versions and the free amino acid can be supplied together for library building.
4. Notes
Irritant (H315/H319/H335); wear gloves and eye protection.
Fmoc is moisture- and base-sensitive — keep sealed and cold.
The pyridine nitrogen protonates easily; use HOAt/Oxyma-type additives and short activation to limit racemization.
For research or further manufacturing use only; not for human use, no therapeutic claims.






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