Description

Ethyl 2-(Methylamino)Acetate is a versatile organic ester compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and a secondary amine group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in drug discovery, pesticide synthesis, and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing amino acid derivatives or β-amino ester motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its amine functionality is incorporated into the final product structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Its reactive groups make it suitable for creating chemical linkers in bioconjugation techniques and prodrug development.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used as a standard reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-(Methylamino)Acetate
CAS No.	13200-60-7
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl N-Methylglycinate; N-Methylglycine Ethyl Ester; Methylaminoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-(Methylamino)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Methylamino)acetate; Ethyl Methylaminoacetate; N-Methylaminoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Glycine, N-methyl-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(Methylamino)Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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