Description

Butyric Acid, 2-Amino-4-Sulfo- is a functionalized amino acid derivative that serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both amino and sulfonic acid groups, provides unique reactivity and solubility properties critical for advanced chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists developing specialized pharmaceuticals, biochemical reagents, and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specialized reagent or building block in peptide mimetics and metabolic pathway studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate for creating advanced herbicides, pesticides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Specialty Surfactants: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing amphoteric or anionic surfactants with tailored functionality.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Used in the production of complexing agents for metal ion sequestration in industrial processes.
• Material Science: Building block for functional polymers, coatings, or additives requiring sulfonic acid and amine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyric Acid, 2-Amino-4-Sulfo-
CAS No.	1001-13-4
Molecular Formula	C₄H₉NO₅S
Molecular Weight	183.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-4-sulfobutyric acid; Homocysteic acid; 2-Amino-4-sulfobutanoic acid; 4-Sulfo-2-aminobutanoic acid; DL-Homocysteic acid; HCA; 2-Azaniumyl-4-sulfonatobutanoate
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Quality Control

Our Butyric Acid, 2-Amino-4-Sulfo- is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.