Description

2-Amino-3-Ethyl-Pentanoic Acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with a branched alkyl side chain, offering unique steric and chemical properties. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with tailored functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptidomimetics, and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific stereochemistry.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporated into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships or to create peptides with enhanced metabolic stability.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for synthesizing specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent in stereoselective catalytic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Ethyl-Pentanoic Acid
CAS No.	14328-54-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-aminopentanoic Acid; 2-Amino-3-ethylvaleric Acid; DL-2-Amino-3-ethylpentanoic Acid; (±)-2-Amino-3-ethylpentanoic Acid; α-Amino-β-ethylvaleric Acid; 3-Ethylnorvaline; 2-Amino-3-ethyl-n-valeric Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-Ethyl-Pentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment 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.