Description

2-Amino-4-Bromobutanoic Acid is a halogenated, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative that serves as a versatile chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a bromo functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used to incorporate bromoalkyl side chains into peptide analogs to study structure-activity relationships and enhance metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Bioconjugation and Probe Chemistry: The reactive bromo group allows for efficient conjugation in the synthesis of biochemical probes and diagnostic agents.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4-Bromobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	10364-50-8
Molecular Formula	C₄H₈BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	182.02 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-aminobutanoic Acid; (R,S)-2-Amino-4-bromobutanoic Acid; DL-2-Amino-4-bromobutyric Acid; 4-Bromohomoalanine; γ-Bromo-α-aminobutyric Acid; Bromoaminobutyric Acid; 2-Amino-4-bromobutyric Acid; 4-Bromo-DL-2-aminobutyric Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4-Bromobutanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.