Alanine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, is a modified amino acid derivative characterized by the incorporation of a hydroxyethyl group onto the alanine backbone. This structural modification enhances its solubility in aqueous and polar solvents, making it suitable for applications in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. The hydroxyethyl moiety provides additional functionalization potential, enabling its use as a building block in peptide synthesis or as a ligand in metal coordination chemistry. Its stability under physiological conditions and compatibility with biological systems make it valuable for studying enzyme interactions or designing drug delivery systems. The compound’s versatility and tailored reactivity offer advantages in synthetic and medicinal chemistry applications.